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Any ideas for some support? Thank you x

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Hi there,

Just trying to find out if anyone has any advice as to where to turn to for support. My mum was diagnosed with lung cancer almost a year and a half ago. Her cancer is not cureable but we are hoping it will continue to be managed with chemo.

Just wondering if anyone has any advice as to what support we can access, both individually and as a family. We have been trying to cope with the situation but have realised that we need some support from outside the family. 

Would love to hear from anyone that is experiencing similar things or has any advice to what we can do next.

Thanks a lot x

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    Hi Nic, welcome to the forum. Sorry to read about your mum's illness.

    The forum is a good place for 'virtual' support as you can offload whenever you like to people who understand what you and your family are going through. But most of us also need some 'tangible' support too. 

    Macmillan offer support for both the patient and their families so they may be worth contacting. The CRUK website offers information about who to contact for support too. 

    Also, the hospital where your mum has her treatments will have names and numbers of support groups in your area. 

    You could try googling 'Cancer support groups in . . . .' (And fill in your local area) 

    Your own GP practice should also be able to give you contact details of local support networks - and also be able to offer support from within the practice itself.

    Do come to the forum as often as you need to. Take care, Jo x

     

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    Hi Nic, welcome to the forum. Sorry to read about your mum's illness.

    The forum is a good place for 'virtual' support as you can offload whenever you like to people who understand what you and your family are going through. But most of us also need some 'tangible' support too. 

    Macmillan offer support for both the patient and their families so they may be worth contacting. The CRUK website offers information about who to contact for support too. 

    Also, the hospital where your mum has her treatments will have names and numbers of support groups in your area. 

    You could try googling 'Cancer support groups in . . . .' (And fill in your local area) 

    Your own GP practice should also be able to give you contact details of local support networks - and also be able to offer support from within the practice itself.

    Do come to the forum as often as you need to. Take care, Jo x

     

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