Macmillan Cancer Support

Well, this morning I took the plunge and called Macmillan Cancer Support.  I've been told how they can help me understand what's going on and help support me during my recovery.

I was on the phone for nearly an hour.  They were so lovely, not rushing me at all, answering my many many questions as best they could and advising me on all sorts of things from controlling my pain and my many medications to telling me about after my op and what will happen.

This service is invaluable and a huge part of how people deal with cancer.  I dread to think how the NHS would cope if Macmillan vanished tomorrow.....they couldn't cope!

I feel a bit more at ease now, and know what questions to ask and who to ask!  If anyone reading wants to know anything about cancer, or you have questions swirling around your head, well, they are there for you too, and will happily take the time to explain anything to you.  They are also happy to just listen if you need someone to talk to.

So, a huge thank you to Macmillan, and please, let's all make sure we do what we can to support them.  If you see a Macmillan collection box - put something in - because what comes out of that is so wonderful, you can't imagine!

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/