Hi Forgetmenot,
I would suggest putting an email together and sending it to all the cancer support groups or making some calls. Someone close to me has cancer and I've done a lot of research. I'm sure one of these resources could help so no harm in contacting them. MacMillan have been absolutely brilliant and knowledgeable. You should not have to cope with this alone.
www.macmillan.org.uk
www.macmillan.org.uk /selfhelpandsupport
www.macmillan.org.uk/cancervoices
CancerBACUP
Freephone 0808 800 1234 (Mon – Fri 9am to 7pm)
Web:
www.cancerbacup.org.uk
e-mail:
info@cancerbacup.org.uk
CancerBACUP is a national cancer information charity. Their helpline is staffed by specialised cancer nurses who can answer medical questions as well as provide information and support. The website is interactive and offers information tailored to individual needs and provides information about their network of local information centres where you can get support on a drop-in-basis. CancerBACUP produces a large range of booklet and fact sheets which are available on request.
Tenovus
Freephone: 0808 808 1010 (Mon – Fri 9.00am to 4.30pm)
Web:
www.tenovus.com
e-mail:
tcic@velindre-tr.wales.nhs.uk
Tenovus provide support, care, information and education on all aspects of cancer for patients, families and the public across the UK. The helpline is staffed by experienced cancer nurses and supported by social workers, welfare rights officers and counsellors. They also have a range of literature available free of charge.
NHS Direct
Local rate telephone: 0845 46 47 ( 24 hrs )
Web:
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
The NHSdirect offer advice and health information on the phone by nurses. They can advise what to do if you or your family are feeling ill; on particular health conditions; about local healthcare services, such as doctors, dentists or late night opening pharmacies and self help and support organizations. The website provides a list of reliable health information resources, an online encyclopaedia, self-help guides and a directory of local, regional and national NHS services.
Cancer Research UK
Freephone: 0800 22 62 37 or 020 70618355 ( Mon – Fri 9am to 5 pm)
Web:
www.cancerresearchuk.org
Web:
www.cancerhelp.org.uk
e-mail: Can be sent from the website ( 'contact us' page)
Cancer Research is the largest volunteer-supported cancer research organization in the world. Their phone line is manned by qualified cancer information nurses who can provide medical information, cancer statistics and help you find a clinical trial. The 'cancerhelp' website has information about cancer and cancer care written specially for patients and their families whilst the 'cancerresearchuk' website describes research, fundraising and has general cancer information. They publish information leaflets and statistics.
I hope this helps and as others have suggested, you will get a lot of emotional help and support here.
Kindest Regards
Craig