I have incurable Neuroendocrine Cancer which has progressed a lot in recent years. My first major surgery was when I was 13 in 1981 so I've never known any life without treatment, scans, hospitals or worry and depression. I have lived far longer than was expected and have experienced so many surgeries and my two latest were in France where I live now since leaving the UK in 2018.
My husband and i have been together for 16 years and he finds it difficult to show empathy due to his autism but I know he adores me and will do anything for me but I'm so lonely as things are getting tougher for me.
In all the years of trying to cope I have never been part of a support group.
I’m so sorry you’re having a hard time I can’t imagine dealing with cancer for as long as you have. I was diagnosed in 2024 and the McMillan community was my first also. There are a lot of wonderful people here that will support you in anyway they can give you a shoulder to cry on, or just vent when it seems no one understands. I will help anyway I can, and I hope that this forum can help fill the loneliness. A big hug coming your way
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