Macmillan tackles stress of cancer diagnosis.

[2greys]

Macmillan Cancer Support has launched a campaign highlighting the emotional hardship of a cancer diagnosis.

Created by MRM McCann, the animated spot follows one man’s journey as he faces the aftermath of being diagnosed with cancer.

"When I first found out I had cancer, my head was all over the place," a voiceover begins as a tirade of talking mouths surround the protagonist. However, things take a serene turn after he signs up to Macmillan, allowing him to receive tailored physical, financial and emotional support.

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[TheBoys]

Not to be sounding like a prat..but as its in my news feed i ll go ahead.

Ive lost three people to cancer in the last 18 months as well as the husband of a friend. We think McMillans are a complete waste of time. I hate seeing their presence as feels like their a harbinger of doom. I wouldn't give them the time of day, nor would anyone I know.

[2greys in reply to TheBoys]

If Campaignlive.co.uk is "your news feed" then I find your statement rather self contradictory and think that you need mental health support. Somehow I doubt that it is "your news feed" and you are just creating a reactionary click bait post.

Macmillan has been around for many years now and if they are as bad as you make out, then the charitable organisation would not still be going strong. But you are entitled to your own opinion as are all of us. Though obviously you do not have Cancer yourself.

[TheBoys in reply to 2greys]

Sorry by newsfeed i meant your post highlighting this campaign which appeared in my round up from Health Unlocked today.

My partner has had it twice as well.

As you say we are all entitled to our views and it is a reactionary reply to your post which annoyed me. Their not life saviours.. but thats my two penneth. Maybe i ve not seen experienced or heard their benefits. But there you go.

[2greys in reply to TheBoys]

No, they are not life savers, that is the remit of the Radiographers, Onologists and Surgeons, that perform the life saving. Macmillan provides emotional support and compassion, financial support with grants, benefit and social services advice. All the things that the medics themselves cannot not do, who, understandably, do not even have time to do.

[powderpuff in reply to TheBoys]

I would suggest it’s the Cancer dx itself that is the harbinger of doom & certainly not the Macmillan nurses!

My niece is one such Macmillan nurse in Scotland & I can tell you they are the most special of caregivers who always go above & beyond what is expected. Their jobs are ways of life to them. - I’ve actually never heard a view such as yours before!

[TheBoys in reply to powderpuff]

Fine. We are all different. I just know that no person can help the awful, cruel reality that its my loved one in that bed and they are being taken away.

Inwardly and outwardly I want to shout and rant. Thats my view and clearly not a view you ve seen..but i dont intend to annoy but maybe i dony recognise MacMillan s value to some.

[2greys in reply to TheBoys]

I can understand your anger and frustration, that in reality, stems from the fact that there is nothing you, personally, can do about it.

However you can help to ease their journey with cancer, by putting on a brave face and creating some positivity for them, even though inwardly you don't feel that way. This is where the Macmillan nurse can help you to help the patient, to guide you with it.

Remember that not all cancers are terminal. I live with cancer myself as do a fair few others on here. Whilst it is true that it is a constant nag in the back of the mind, it can be controlled, so that it is not so loud. Miracles can and do happen.

[TheBoys in reply to 2greys]

I m sorry I overreacted...my other half has to go back in again for tests and I m desperately unhappy and we ve argued. Its as if theres no escape from it and every one seems to try and be calm and non.angry. I had my own worries last year and nearly cracked under the pressure.

[2greys in reply to TheBoys]

You see, just by discussing it on here you have calmed down a little. Keep an open mind and just talk to one of the Macmillan nurses to calmly discuss your feelings and thoughts, what harm can it do. You do not even have to have a face to face discussion if you don't want to, they have a freephone number 0808 808 00 00. I feel your emotions maybe overriding your judgement and common sense. So please give it a go, nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Remember also, the stress from arguing is the last thing that a cancer patient needs.

[TheBoys in reply to 2greys]

Tnx

I ll give it a go and see where it.takes us,..