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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,

    Wecome to the forum though sorry to read the reason for your being here.

    Jo has given you some great avenues to explore.  When my husband was living with an incurable diagnosis  he was lucky enough to have a very supportive consultant and social support worker through our local hospital as part of his palliative care team. Once they knew my husband was happy for me to have any medical information they included me in all appointments and conversations which meant he did not have to relay all the information back to me.  When it became necessary for  us to extra support I turned to our GP who arranged for community nurses to visit as and when required. They were a godsend and we also liased with social services who helped provide any necessary equipment.Our local hospital also had a drop in centre where any members of the family could call in for a chat and some advice.  There may be something similar where you are and your GP/library should have details.

    I found this forum a great place to share thoughts/fears and get some support too.  Hope this helps a little. Take care, Jules54 

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    Hi Jo and Jules54.

    Thank you so much for the advice. It's given me some places to start looking for the right support for us. My brother and I decided yesterday that we all, particularly my mum, need some support as we've been trying to cope with this alone for far too long now. (My mum suffers alot emotionally with depression, anxiety and sleep deprivation). We need to be enjoying the time we have together rather than just trying to battle through each day. Support groups seem to be the right way for us to try and come to terms with the news we had almost a year and a half ago.

    Thank you so much and I'll definitely be returning to the forum again, hopefully to support someone else next time.

    Take care both of you,

    Love Nic xx

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