In circumstances where a family member or friend has a cancer diagnosis, it is often difficult to know what to do or say. However, just knowing that you are there can provide support- making treatment an easier prospect. Each individual undergoing treatment ill have a varying experience and circumstances. Understanding the choices made and listening are important supportive skills.
It is important to understand that they may not wish to discuss their diagnosis or treatment often - so normal conversations and the usual topics may be the best way to help.
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Organisations
> MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT> MACMILLAN CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE> CANCER SUPPORT IN HULL> CANCER SUPPORT HULL & EAST RIDING FACEBOOK> SUPPORT GROUPS HUMBER & N YORKS> CANCER SUPPORT YORKSHIRE> CANCER SUPPORT IN HULL> HUMBER & NORTH YORKSHIRE CANCER ALLIANCE> HULL & EAST RIDING BREAST FRIENDS> MACMILLAN CANCER INFORMATION & SUPPORT SERVICE> fIND A SUPPORT GROUP> cANCER RESEARCH UKEnd of Life care means support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. It should help the person decide how to live as well as is possible and the die with dignity. In working on the care plan, those planning end of life care should take the individual's wishes and preferences into account. Support should also be given to family, carers or others important to the person.
It is the right of the person to express their wishes about the plane in which they would like to receive care and where they wish to die. Depending on needs and wishes, end of life care can be provided at home in a care home, a hospital or in a hospice.
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK have available a dedicated chat forum, cancer information nurses and an array of resources and information.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan are able to offer emotional, financial and physical support service. Help is available through local groups or online communities.
Bowel Cancer UK
Macmillan are able to offer emotional, financial and physical support service. Help is available through local groups or online communities.
LGBT people who are affected by cancer may feel they would wish to have specific support from someone who understands their gender and/or sexual orientation and how it affects their cancer experience. There are a range of organisations that can offer LGBT-specific support.
LGBT Support
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