Hello Bones

I'm sorry to hear about your friend's diagnosis. It's obviously an incredibly difficult time for you both and it's understandable that you're feeling stressed and anxious about things. 

I don't know if you've spoken with your line manager at work about how you're feeling but I'd encourage you to have an informal chat with them if you haven't. It may be that they are able to give you some additional support that will help you to stay at work if you feel that's what you want to do. Or it may be that they can support you in taking some time off to help your friend. 

It often helps to have someone to talk these things through with and I wonder if you'd find it helpful to have a chat with one of our team of nurses? I'm sure they would be happy to listen and offer any advice and support that they can. If you'd like to chat with them they're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

Best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator