Hi @Hopeandlove 

I am so sorry to hear about your health struggles.

 It sounds like you have had a lot to deal with over the years and now cancer.

 I was diagnosed with cancer in 2022 and a different type in 2023 and had surgery followed by radiotherapy both times. I did not have chemo though.

 I struggled with my MH both times, not because I had cancer, but because the treatment was triggering for my childhood abuse. I attended all my appointments by myself as I didn’t have much support especially for practical things as I live by myself.

Shortly after I finished my second radiotherapy my father came to live with me and I looked after him until he passed away at my home from cancer

Do you have a psycho-oncology team at your treatment centre/hospital?

You should be able to request psychological support through your oncology team.

 I was able to utilise limited sessions through psycho-oncology.

You should also be able to access support through McGrath Foundation who used to be for breast cancer only but now do all cancers.

 I am also available to chat with on the forums if you’d like.