What happens when you go to a Maggie’s Centre? Will someone greet you at the door?

Hi - I’m 18 years old and have recently been diagnosed with (at least) stage 3B melanoma on my neck. I have a surgery next week for a SNLB and wide local excision and I’m completely terrified but don’t really have any support at the moment. I was thinking about going to a Maggie’s centre sometime next week but I’m just worried because I don’t know what to expect. Does someone who works there greet you and talk to you when you enter the building? I just have this silly vision of me going in and just standing there awkwardly and not knowing what to do with myself. 

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  • Hello Jasmine3

    I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It's naturally a difficult time for you. Visiting Maggie's is a great idea as other members have already shared. I'm sure you will get a warm welcome. 

    As you've mentioned, you're struggling with a lack of support at the moment I wanted to let you know about our team of nurses that you can call to talk with if you think that may be helpful. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information, and support they can. If you want to talk with them they're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I'm also going to tag in one of our forum regulars  who has been living with stage 3 melanoma for quite a number of years and is very knowledgeable. I'm sure she will reply at some point to share some of her advice with you. 

    Keep in touch Jasmine. We're here to listen and offer any support that we can. 

    My best wishes for your surgery next week. 

    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Hi Jenn,

    Thank you so much - I might give them a call :) And thank you for tagging Angie, I’ve seen some of her replies when I was looking at forums while I was waiting for my biopsy results and she seems great! 

    Thanks again - I really appreciate it! :)

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