I took it quite well at the start just because I thought what can you do , nothing is going to change what the doctor just told you. But now I'm finding it very hard, haven't found anyone like me and I don't know who is easiest to speak to.
Think the moderators say RipRap is a really good forum for younger people too. Hopefully you can find someone going through a similar situation.
How are you coping with your diagnosis and are you having treatment at the moment.? I guess whatever age we are doesn't change the scary thoughts we all have when going through this. Have you got lots of people to support you through? X
I thought about RipRap Max but it's a bit more focussed towards people who have familly with cancer rather than those fighting it themselves - might be worth a look though Jess
Is it ? Thanks Graham, I didn't know that, just remembered seeing the moderators mentioning it to someone. I hope jess gets in touch again and sees geds message. Speak soon x
RipRap is a web site http://www.riprap.org.uk/ it tends to mostly focus on help for young people whose parents develop cancer.
I sent you the link to the other because that's more focussed on young people who have cancer themselves.
As for not wanting to "bother" people - go to it, This is their job, people will fully understand that it's all a blur, this isn't a headache you've developed!
It's a blur to anyone - when my wife went to see the specialist it was my job to remind her of all the things she wanted to ask in the last week or two to make sure she didn't forget anything - I'd recommend it - sit down with someone who is going in with you when you see them and make a list of questions
Welcome to our lovely forum. I hope you get some good support here but I see it already started well and you have had a warm and friendly welcome.
It's true Max - and well remembered - that we mods repeatedly recommend RipRap to young people affected by cancer but Graham is right - RipRap specializes in helping young people cope when a parent has cancer.
I found a couple of organizations that focus specifically on leukaemia:
Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research 39 – 40 Eagle Street London WC1R 4TH
I thought I would also point you in the direction of this thread by kerrylondon who is 22 and has also been diagnosed with ALL leukaemia. I think you two will have a lot to say to one another. You will meet some wonderful people here of all ages and with different cancer experiences so we hope you enjoy using this forum! If you want to talk to our expert nurses, you can also reach them on this free number if you are based in the UK 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
