Hi Vanessa04, Thank you very much for joining our community. I am so incredibly sorry you are going through this. There are no words that can truly ease the staggering weight of what you are carrying right now, thank you so much for sharing your pain with our community. It is profoundly unfair. To go from the pure joy of watching your 24-year-old daughter embrace motherhood to navigating a diagnosis as aggressive as hers. Your world has been completely upended. You have stepped into the roles of full-time caregiver, grandmother, and protector all at once, putting your own life on hold while her partner works. The physical and emotional exhaustion of that alone is immense, but the mental burden you are carrying is even heavier. I hope other community members can share with you words of support and encouragement. If you would like to access some emotional support, like counselling service or perhaps joining a carers telephone support group, please call our support and information line on 131120 and see what other services are available for you or your daughter. Warm regards Susana  Cancer Council Online Community ... View more

Hello YelllowTulips (beautiful flowers) I hope your first chemotherapy went well today. Hopefully one of our lovely members will be able to share their experience with you. In the mean time I would like to leave you some resources with information about peripheral neuropathy, I hope you can find some useful information here:   Understanding peripheral neuropathy https://www.cancer.org.au/assets/pdf/cancer-information/understanding-peripheral-neuropathy   What is peripheral neuropaty https://www.cancer.org.au/cancer-information/screening-tests-and-treatments/cancer-side-effects/peripheral-neuropathy   For more information please call our information and support service line on 13 11 20.   Kind regards Susana  Cancer Council Online community     ... View more

Hi Nagaboss, Thank you very much for reaching out and for joining our community. I am very sorry to hear about your dad's diagnosis, he has gone through so much in so little time. I hope others in this community can give you some advise and share with you their living experiences.   Warm regards and best wishes Susana Cancer Council Online Community   ... View more

Hi Richard, Thank you for your post I am very sorry to hear how much life has changed for you, despite your cancer diagnosis you still have to make ends meet. It is a lot you have to deal with every day and finding ways to cope with all even more difficult. Thanks for reaching out, if you would like to talk to a professional for support, please call our support and information line on 13 11 20 Mon to Fri,  between 9am to 5pm.  Hopefully there is a service suitable for your needs   Warm regards Susana Cancer Council Online Community ... View more

Hi Daisy77 Thank you very much for sharing your heartbreaking experience. I am very sorry to hear your mum prognosis is not good. It is so difficult to face and cope with a terminal diagnosis. In moments like this is when we find the strength and resiliance we did no know we had. As you mentioned, there are so many things you need to take care of, like organise affairs, any legal documentation, and of course, accept everything that is happening, find the time to process everything, and allowing yourself to cry if needed.   If you would like to talk to someone about what your are going through, or perhaps see if any of our Cancer Council Services may be suitable for your needs (like counselling) please call 13 11 20 to find out more.   Stay strong Warm regards Susana Cancer Council  Online Community ... View more

Hi Kristine, Thank you very much for reaching out to the online community. I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis, it is understandable this is a very stressful time for you and your family.  I trust other community members will be able to share their experience with you.  If you have any cancer related questions or if you would like to access one of our services, please call 13 11 20  to talk to one of Cancer Council Oncologist nurses.   Best wishes Susana  Cancer Council  Online Community   ... View more

Hi Troyc76, First of all thank you for sharing your experience with our community. It is understandable you are in shock and  feeling overwhelmed with this news, I imaging there are so many things going through your mind right now, trying to find answers or make sense of  it all.  I whish I had the right words to make this easier for you and I hope other community members can also give you a word of support to help you get through this difficult time. If you would like to talk to one of our health professionals please contact our information and support service on 131120.   Best regards Susana Cancer council Online Community   ... View more

Hi Matthew, I am sorry to hear about the passing of Sophia. Thank you for taking the time to share this with the community. If you need assistance, or would like to talk to someone, please contact our support line on 131120   Kind regards,   Susana  Cancer Council Online Community   ... View more

Hello Martina, Thank you very much for reaching out trying to find some information and words of support. It is so hard to read what your mother in law is going through right now. This is difficult not only for her but also for all those around her. I really hope someone in this community will be able to share their experience with you.   I would like to suggest calling our information and support line on 13 11 20, the operators are registered oncologist nurses and could be able to answer some of your questions.   Warm regards Susana Cancer council Online Community ... View more

Hi Mnoor, It is heartbreaking to hear that your son is diagnosed with cancer. I would like to suggest visiting Red Kite, they provide a comprehensive service for parents with young children diagnosed with cancer. Their support line is open every weekday from 9am to 7pm - 1800 733 548.   Or you can visit their website https://www.redkite.org.au/   https://www.redkite.org.au/cancer-support-programs/our-services/?filter=talk-to-someone     Best wishes Susana CCNSW ... View more