Secondary lung cancer: mental health support

Would anyone be able to help with mental health support to my family. My mum is 65 and is fighting with secondary lungs cancer. 

  • Hello Tarasadegh, 

    I am so sorry to hear your mum is fighting secondary lung cancer and that this is having a detrimental effect on your family's mental health. You will be able to find in-depth information on where to find mental health support whether you have cancer or you are caring for someone with cancer. You will also find a list of mental health support organisations and resources. Feel free to talk to your family GP too in the first instance and to mention who is deeply affected by your mum's cancer in your family and I am sure they will be able to help and have good suggestions for you. 

    Our nurses are also available if you wanted to talk to them about anything on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

    I hope this helps a little and that you will be able to find the support you need at the moment. Other members of our community may have dealt with similar mental health struggles before and I hope that they will come and share their story with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator