Hi Thomas 

Yes, you should be able to.  If you contact Macmillan they will be able to help you through the form filling process.  They will also be able to advise if you are eligible for any other benefits.  They helped me a great deal last year.

Good luck.

Carol

From what I understand you have to have been living with your diagnosis for 3 months before you can apply 

Thanks Carol 

Big thanks 

Exception for this is when you are expected to live for less than a year and then there's a special form your cancer nurse can fill in to directly apply.