Need advice on supporting a loved one

my boyfriend is very close with a family member who has recently been diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. I don't know a lot about what this means for the family members future and so I would like to know how to be as supportive as possible. What things have helped you or have you done to help others? 

  • Hello Zeezee,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat even though I’m sorry for the reasons that bring you here.

    Many of our members are or have been in the same position as you, so I hope you'll have the chance to chat to some of them very soon. In the meantime, if you'd like to talk to someone, please feel free to call our cancer nurses on this number: 0808 800 4040, they’re available between 9am and 5pm, Mondays to Fridays. 

    There is also a link from our web page I'd like to share with you with information about Coping with cancer.

    I hope this will help a little Zeezee.

    Best wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator