Hi,
We are awaiting my mom’s appointment next week with her CNS to discuss her diagnosis and if there will be any treatment options. How do you all cope whilst waiting for this? My stomach is in knots daily, I feel sick, cannot focus on anything else and have the worst case scenario presenting in my head at all times.
Hi omjam9717 and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but so sorry to hear about your mom.
There is no simple way to deal with the noise between the ears…… but I found ‘talking’ helped me.
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 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.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms)……… so if you care to have a look through this link Cancer Specific Groups you will find all our dedicated cancer support groups listed.
These groups are safe places 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 journey.
As for the practical and emotional challenges of supporting your mom and indeed yourself you may benefit from joining and posting in our……..
Carers only (if you are their caregiver)
Supporting someone with incurable cancer (If this is applicable)
……support groups where you will connect with others navigating the same support challenges.
It is an emotional time supporting family so you might find this Macmillan information your feelings when someone has cancer helpful as well as this link getting help with your emotions.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
