Hi all
I’ve had my diagnosis for 2 years now, treatable but not curable. Random question please-how do I get counselling, I feel it would help
Thank you
Hi Oakwood51 ,
I’m sorry you’re having to deal with this diagnosis, just try & keep in the forefront of your mind that new treatments are being developed all the time so none of us know what the future may hold.
Regarding your question about counselling there are a few different routes you could go down. You’ll possibly still be under the care of an oncologist, they could have information on cancer specific counsellors, another option would be any local cancer charities, they often offer counselling services as do the wonderful Maggies centres if you have one close enough to visit, we also have a counselling service here at Macmillan (telephone based), if you give the MacMillan helpline a call they will be able to give you all of the relevant information & of course you could ask your GP for a referral although I think this option would possibly entail being added to a waiting list.
I hope this has helped a little. Know we’re here to support you however we can.
Nicola
