Hiya all, I’m 12 month post chemo & radiotherapy for breast cancer and struggling with the “New me “
my workplace dismissed me saying they couldn’t accommodate me due to medication side effects.
would love to be in contact with anyone in a similar capacity x
Hi Loobou and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community.
Navigating the post cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked or are walking the ‘exact same' journey can help a lot. (I have a completely different cancer).
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 look to join and put up your own post in our……
…….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 link below…….
Click on the links above then once the group pages open you will see a [Black - Click to Join - Banner] at the bottom of the page, click in this box and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
You can then introduce yourself to the group 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.
The Macmillan Support Line is open between 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/work guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow 3 working days for a reply.
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.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
my workplace dismissed me saying they couldn’t accommodate me due to medication side effects
This is worrying. Did you get advice on this?
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
Yes....sometimes it isn't worth it. Hugs.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
Hi fatz
There is a list of cancer types here
https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer_types
Find the one you have and put up a post there.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
Hi fatz ……. this New to Community area is like our reception desk….. the Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend that you look to join and put up a post in our dedicated…..
Ileostomy, colostomy and stoma support
……support group. The group is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
Click on the link above and once the group page opens you will see a [Black - Click to Join - Banner] at the bottom of the page, click in this box and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
You can then introduce yourself to the group by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [+] in the top right of the group page.
Do get back to me if you need further help.
Hi fatz
In addition to the cancer specific groups, we also have a stoma group with lots of useful advice and support. If you click this link it will take you there-
Hope you can find your way there.
Sarah xx
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