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Mummymartin
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I phoned MacMillan in February to talk and ask for some counselling following breast cancer diagnosis. My initial session is this week and although I’ve written some notes my concerns seem small and I’m worried I might be wasting the persons time. Has anyone had counselling and if so how did you get on? 

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    Hi Mummymartin.  Sorry to hear about your breast cancer diagnosis.  I have breast cancer and had counselling arranged through MacMillan.  I never wrote anything down I just chatted to the counsellor who was very nice.  Believe me you are not wasting anybody's time.  It is a traumatic and difficult experience having cancer and does change your life.  I just offloaded to her and could say things to her that I couldn't say to family or friends.  It's nice to be able to talk to someone who is not involved and wont get upset with what you say.  So  I would say go ahead and use this service.  Good luck.

    Lee x

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    Hi Mummymartin.  Sorry to hear about your breast cancer diagnosis.  I have breast cancer and had counselling arranged through MacMillan.  I never wrote anything down I just chatted to the counsellor who was very nice.  Believe me you are not wasting anybody's time.  It is a traumatic and difficult experience having cancer and does change your life.  I just offloaded to her and could say things to her that I couldn't say to family or friends.  It's nice to be able to talk to someone who is not involved and wont get upset with what you say.  So  I would say go ahead and use this service.  Good luck.

    Lee x

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