Just me xx

[KarenArcher]

Hi I am a 58 year old single person struggling with my diagnosis, started back in 2014 .. Two rounds of chemo and surgery, feeling confused an unsupported xx

[Dollysmum]

Hi Karen,

What is your diagnosis? I post mainly on the Ovacome group. I just happened to see your post on my feed and thought how lovely your hair is.

Debs xxx

[KarenArcher in reply to Dollysmum]

Primary peritoneal cancer xxx

[Dollysmum in reply to KarenArcher]

Hi Karen,

Get yourself onto the OVACOME site. It is full of useful information and there are many ladies suffering from PPC.

I live in Southport - not far from you?

Debs xx

[KarenArcher in reply to Dollysmum]

Thanks ... Do you use Facebook Debbie xx

[maria50ec]

What a lovely photo! You haven't said what kind of cancer yet but I'd suggest contacting your local self-help support group, either for your specific cancer and/or a cross-cancer group. I can't begin to describe how much my local support group has done for me, we learn so much from each other and share so much info and support: thelivingtree.org.uk

There should be a group near you.

In Dorset we also have Macmillan Cancer Advocacy who provide advocates to journey alongside you, listen, support, go with you to hospital or any medical or other appointments. They have access to a huge range of advice and info: dorsetmacmillanadvocacy.org/ I hope there is something similar near you.

Call Penny Brohn or Macmillan helplines to talk any time when you feel low....

[KarenArcher in reply to maria50ec]

Sounds like the total opposite to what I am provided with 💔💔💔

[candle76 in reply to maria50ec]

maria50ec wish we had advocacy help in my area st albans I struggle with help to get to hospital and for someone to be with me I live a lone

[Hidden]

Hi. Where are you living? What's your diagnosis? There is so much support on offer.

Xx

[KarenArcher in reply to Hidden]

I live in Lancashire xx

[Vic1970]

Hi,welcome, your hair looks fantastic,I'm 14 weeks in to a 24 week chemotherapy treatment and lost my hair on 2nd week,it's starting to come back but very slow.I hope you feel as well as you look,loads of help and advice from lovely people on here.Sending best wishes and support.vicky.x

[KarenArcher in reply to Vic1970]

Thanks for your lovely comments Vicky ... I am hoping to go back to work in just over 2 weeks, keep in touch xx

[jeanjames]

Hello

sorry to hear you feel unsupported. A fabulous photo...who's baby?

I hear the chemotherapy can be difficult. Hang on in there.....trust the process!

Sending you lots of light and healing thoughts.

Take care and keep in touch

Love

Jean

x

[KarenArcher in reply to jeanjames]

He is my grandson, Henry James, born on Xmas eve 2014, the day of my second chemo xx

[Jennymary]

Hi Karen, where are you on your journey as others have said MacMillan, Penny Brohn are there to support you and all cancer patients who may be struggling. I wish you well and hope you see the child in the picture with you grow into a beautiful young person x

[KarenArcher in reply to Jennymary]

Where is penny based xx

[Jennymary]

Penny Brohn is based in Pill, just on the outskirts of Bristol, they have a website from which you'll find their phone number, I see from a previous post you're based in Lancashire, sorry but I don't know what support there is in that area, but I'm sure if you ring MacMillan they'll know of any support groups in your area good luck

[Hidden]

There is a monthly support group in Preston Lancashire called The gentle approach to cancer. Although Pill is a long way for you, you can stay overnight on some of the Penny Brohn courses, it is worth the long journey, as they really understand what care you need. Good luck.