Looking for support and hopefully be able to give support. My husband has had a brain tumor with it going from none cancer to cancer in last 7 years also had 2 strokes in the last 18mths. And now had the news he has growth again and no treatment available hes got 6mths to live im deverstated don't know how im getting him me or our family through this. Also lost my mum 10 week ago to lung cancer.
Hello Metallicgirl,
Welcome to the Macmillan online community, I am very sorry indeed that you have the need to join.
I can see that you have also joined the Carer's forum and you should receive help and advice there.
In addition to this, Macmillan is here to support anyone affected by cancer. If you are in need of more support the Cancer Support Advisors and Nurses on the Macmillan Support Line are there to offer practical, emotional and financial support. They’re available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm on freephone 0808 808 00 00, email or live webchat.
My best wishes - Derek.

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Hello Metallicgirl
Another welcome to the online Community from me - although I am so sorry to find you here. In addition to Derek's reply above we do have another group where you may find help and support and here's the link you need:
Supporting someone with incurable cancer forum
Best wishes - Brian.

Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm
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Hi and so sorry to hear this must be so hard I have bowel cancer myself my sister has a brain tumour and my brother has a heart tumour all within 6 months so I know how devastating and scary this a is your getting through because that’s what you do as wife and mum and your amazing strong and my heart goes out to you and your husband I know I haven’t been much help but hey ever need to chat o
rant I’m here anytime wishing you and all your family the very best
Bettyboop xxxxx
Hi thank you for the reply im so sorry your going through a horrible time too life can be so very cruel. And just to know there is someone out there to listen chat or any advice makes things a little better. I appreciate it and I hope your situation gets a little better for you and your family
Aww ty so much and same to you hear if you need to just talk anytime xx in my thoughts Bettyboop xxx
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