Hello, just joined. Just diagnosed gyne cancer. Just lost friend to cancer

Hi Ab0104 you have been dealing with a lot. I think it's perfectly normal to feel nothing after diagnosis and having that on top of the other stuff you are coping with. You may not feel it right now but I think you are strong. I haven't been using these forums long but everyone I have interacted with have been supportive with kind words and tips. You have come to the right place. Sending hugs. X

Hi Ab0104 and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but sorry to hear about your diagnosis and to hear about your family a friends.

Navigating a 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.

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)…… but I do see that you have already joined some of our support groups and put up a 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 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.

Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.

Hi Ab0104 - I have only just joined this group and I seem to be in similar position as you. I was told I have womb cancer 2 days ago I had a CT scan yesterday to see if cancer had spread outside womb. My emotions are all over the place and I don't know how to feel or how I am supposed to feel and now have to wait for results of CT scan which is horrible!  I know it's silly but I am really worried about my dog and at the moment only want to keep going for her as she was a rescue and her previous owner died from cancer.  I also haven't told family and they live 250 miles away.

Hop it all goes well for you!

Hi Jessie78 and a warm welcome to you but sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

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 dedicated Womb Cancer support group.

This group is 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…….

    Womb (uterus) cancer

……. 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.

You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.

Hi. Sorry for the delay. Big hugs. Totally understand about your dog too.