Hi
im currently on the fast track for confirmation of a suspected colorectal cancer diagnosis.
I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer last year, we had just 10 weeks from knowing something was wrong to them loosing him. Earlier this year my mum was diagnosed with kidney cancer. By this point cancer doesn’t seem so to terrify me as it did - maybe that’s because it’s me that might have it now rather than someone I love and may loose?
Hi Faye1 and a very warm welcome to the Community but sorry to hear about your ongoing diagnoses and the cancer journey your family have been on.
Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time especially when it is you who has the cancer but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' cancer journey can help a lot. (I have a completely different cancer).
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we look to try and direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support. The Community is actually divided into dedicated Cancer Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our dedicated Bowel Cancer support group. This will be a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect in with the group please click on the link below
Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer
…… then once the group page opens click in the [Black - Click to Join - Banner] that appears at the bottom of the page and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
When you are ready……. you can introduce yourself by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [ + ] in the top right of the group page.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
You may find it helpful to call the Macmillan Support Line open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
