Macmillan Cancer Surgery Support

Finding out that you have cancer or that someone close to you has it can be a frightening experience.  There is so much that can be done nowadays but it will still play on your mind that it is a disease that can kill.  Non-invasive treatment can help in many cases but there will still be times when the only thing that will be able to help is surgery.

After Surgery

Once the surgery is completed the patient will normally have to stay in hospital for a short while and then will be able to go home.  For some this will be the beginning of the end of their treatment and in a short space of time they will be able to get back to normal.  For others however there will still be on-going treatment and they will need lots of help and support to get through it.  In these times it will help to know that McMillan cancer surgery support is out there.

McMillan Cancer Surgery Support Nurses

Once you have been diagnosed with cancer it will help to know that there are professionals who will be able to give help and support every step of the way.  There is a free phone line and the only thing that needs to be done is to call this number and you will be connected to a nurse who will be able to help with all the concerns you have.

The Services on Offer

McMillan nurses offer a range of services for cancer surgery support.

Financial help – depending on the severity of the operation, the level of McMillan cancer surgery support needed will vary.  There may be benefits that can be claimed and while this will not do anything to help with the treatment it will take away the fear of bills not being paid.

Work and Practical information - McMillan cancer surgery support staff will be able to give advice on work issues.  It may be natural to want to get back to work as quickly as possible and put the surgery behind you but it may not be the best thing to do.  Your employers may want to know that you are fit for a return to work and also need to know any special arrangements they need to make to allow your return.

Emotional Issues - McMillan cancer surgery support will help with any emotional issues there are.  It will be a long journey getting back to full health and family and friends may not be able to give an unemotional answer to queries so it will be best to take impartial advice.

Relationships - McMillan cancer surgery support nurses will be able to work with other members of the family.  It can be hard to explain to other people how the illness is affecting you and children will not always understand.

As a carer McMillan cancer surgery support will help you help the person who is ill.  If you can better understand their needs it will be easier to give them the support.

 

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