Partners, family and friends

Hi, are you looking after, or have you cared for a partner, family member or friend with a cancer diagnosis?

Here you can see what other members in similar situations have shared with the Cancer Connections community.

As well as getting an overview of the most recent 'carer' discussions and blog posts, you can also access a range of resources for carers that discuss and provide tips and strategies about emotions like guilt, stress and anger, practical issues, communication, and grief, loss and bereavement.

If you are new to Cancer Connections, we invite you to read or comment on other people's contributions and share your own story and experiences in our Introductions area.

If you are new or returning to Cancer Connections, we also invite you to share or update some of your current experiences with the community in the Partner, Family and Friends Discussion area.

If you need any assistance using or navigating the website, please do not hesitate to contact us HERE .

What is a blog?

A blog is a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences. You can post a new blog entry using your "My stuff" box on the right side of this page. The list of latest blog entries can be found here. For general discussions please use our forums.

Latest carer blog

feeling confused and helpless

1 day 14 hours ago

My boyfriend has quit quitting, he is smoking again, I am so worried, he has developed a cough and sniffles a lot, I think its because he is smoking again but cannot say anything to him because he snaps my head off every time I try to say anything to him about it. He seems to think because the cancer removed from his lung turned out to be melanoma that smoking is ok and he has to stay out of the sun and all will be well. How can anyone think it is ok to smoke.

Introduce yourself

Are you a new member and looking to share your stories and experiences with others who understand? Visit the Introductions Group and share as much or as little about yourself as you would like. It is a great place to let other people find you and to share details about things that are important to you. Click here to say hello and introduce yourself to the community. Community members, come and make our our newest members welcome.

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