Hi, I’m new to the group and thought I’d start here.
my friend has her lumpectomy next week then will be going down the radiotherapy route. She has an incredible family and lots of supportive friends. I wonder if you could help me with ideas for a care package for her. She’s got lots of flowers, snacks, knitting gifts already but I want to get her things she will need, that maybe she doesn’t have tonnes of by now.
If anyone has any ideas and suggestions of what they found to be a great gift I’d be extremely grateful.
and then any guidance on how I can help. She’s very independent and always says no to help.
how often is too often to check in? Are there specific questions to avoid? Sorry my brain is spinning and I want to help not be a hinderence.
thank you 
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Hi Thisisme64 and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but sorry to hear about your friends diagnosis but great that you want to support her.
This New to Community area is like our reception desk where we look to 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)….. and I do see you have already joined and put up a reply to one post in our dedicated…...
……. support group.
This group is a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support from family members who are navigating the same support journey…… the best way to get some replies is to put up your own post in the group.
As for the practical and emotional challenges of supporting your friend and indeed yourself you may benefit from joining and posting in our……
……. support groups where you will connect with a wide range of members navigating the exact same support challenges.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
