Hi, Im Jane and I have been diagnosed with the above. I had a masectomy last time in 2006. I also have Fibromyalgia which complicates things. Feel rather isolated and lonely as I have no familial support group which is why I decided to join the community. I live lone with my dog, Dottie.
Elaine25
Hi Elaine25 and a very warm welcome to the Community but sorry to hear about your diagnosis.
Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who are walking the ‘exact same' cancer journey can help a lot.
This New to Community area 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 Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend that you join and put up a post in our some of our dedicated support groups. These groups are safe places 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 links below…….
and our…..
Living with incurable cancer - incurable patients only (Please join the group but for everyones safety this will then have to be approved by the Macmillan Community Team so will not happen immediately)
…… then once the group page opens 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 ((hugs))
