Hi, does anyone have any experience of severe pain with anaplastic thyroid cancer?
Hi Florence
It’s Wayne here from Macmillan’s Online Community team. I saw your post and wanted to share some information with you while you wait for others with a similar experience to reply.
From looking at your profile activity I can see you recently posted in the New to the Community forum and mentioned your Dad has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. When being there to support a loved one living with cancer it can cause a range of emotions, so I am glad you have found the Online Community. We have the Family and friends forum that may also be useful space for you to chat to others, ask questions and talk about how you are feeling.
Please know that Macmillan is here to support you and your family. As well as using the forums on the Community, you can also contact a Macmillan Professional in our Ask an expert forum. Our experienced Cancer Information Nurse Specialists can answer questions about treatments, side effects and more. Whilst you can also speak to our Information and Support Advisers who are here to answer any questions you might have. They can answer questions about the emotional, practical and financial impacts of cancer.
The Ask A Nurse group is open from Monday to Friday, and you can post your question by clicking the ‘+ New’ button in the top-right corner of the page. The Ask an Information and Support advisor is open 7 days a week. We also have a helpful blog on how to access support during the festive season, just in case you need any assistance over the holidays.
If you would rather speak to someone directly, we have our Macmillan Support Line when you want to talk things through with someone for advice, emotional support or even just a listening ear.
Our Support Line teams are available 7 days a week, 8am-8pm on freephone 0808 808 00 00. If you would rather speak to them via message, you can also do so via live webchat.
Please know that when you are looking after a loved one with cancer, Macmillan is here for you too. We understand how this can sometimes affect you physically, emotionally and financially. You're likely to need support too and we are here to help. Visit our website here for more information.
I hope I’ve been able to reassure you that there’s lots of support available and we are here to help. If you need any help using the Community or finding additional support, please don’t hesitate to email community@macmillan.org.uk.
Best Wishes,
Wayne
Macmillan Online Community Team
