Will we get any help?

My father was diagnosed with stage four lung and liver cancer last week.   He has moved in to live with me and my family.   He is quickly becoming more frail, but the Macmillan nurses only phone and don't visit in person as they are too stretched.  I feel overwhelmed by the lack of support.   What help do you think I will get later on down the line? 

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  • Hi Guardiangirl,

    So sorry to hear your sad news. 

    I think you will have to tell the Macmillan nurses exactly how things are. Dont hold back how you are coping, or not coping. This is a very demanding situation for you  so let people know that you need help. Now is the time to be demanding. If you are out steam and get ill they will have to step in, so dont let it get that far.

    Call the doctors and go see them to find out what help you can get now. Dont wait untill youre desperate.    good luck

    Aemi x

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  • Hi Guardiangirl,

    So sorry to hear your sad news. 

    I think you will have to tell the Macmillan nurses exactly how things are. Dont hold back how you are coping, or not coping. This is a very demanding situation for you  so let people know that you need help. Now is the time to be demanding. If you are out steam and get ill they will have to step in, so dont let it get that far.

    Call the doctors and go see them to find out what help you can get now. Dont wait untill youre desperate.    good luck

    Aemi x

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