Hi Bunk and thank you for your post.

I'm sorry to read about your situation. This must be a difficult time for you.

People often experience a whole range of emotions when they have cancer

There’s really no right or wrong way to feel. But we know that talking can often relieve some of the distress and anxiety. 

Macmillan has some useful advice on their website on how to cope when you have cancer.

We also have some information on our website about cancer and emotions and tips for ways of coping which you may find useful to read.

Some people find counselling useful. It may be possible for you to receive NHS counselling, but how long the waiting list is will vary from area to area. Some GP practices may also offer counselling. The NHS website has information about accessing NHS counselling. Macmillan Cancer Support has teamed with BUPA to offer free counselling sessions for cancer patients.

In terms of support the cancer care map, allows you to search for local organisations that may be able to offer you help locally.

Maggies are a great source of support for patients and can also provide counselling and talking therapy to help patients process what they have been through and help people cope and hopefully move forward.

I hope this helps a little and the links above are useful.

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards

Tina