Welcome to Cancer Chat Josh although I'm sorry to hear about your dad's recent diagnosis of secondary cancer. This must be a very difficult time for you and your parents.

To be struggling emotionally after finding this out is completely understandable Josh, so do be kind to yourself at this time and take as much time as you need to process this news. Looking after yourself and managing your emotions can be very challenging when supporting a loved one with cancer but it's good you spoke to your GP about this. You can find out more about cancer and counselling on our website but there are also cancer charities such as Maggie's that offer free expert care and support to anyone affected by cancer either online or in one of their centres across the UK, so do get in touch with them when you can.

So many of our members know how difficult and upsetting this time can be, so you are not alone, and hopefully some of them will stop by soon to share their experiences and advice.

We have a team of very understanding and insightful cancer nurses that you can talk to as well on 0808 800 4040. Although their phone lines will be closed over the bank holiday weekend, they will be resuming their normal weekday hours of 9a.m - 5p.m from Tuesday onwards.

Our forum is a safe space to talk about anything that is on your mind Josh, so do keep posting if you find it helps and remember that we will be always be here for you.

Kind regards,

Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator