where can i talk 2 people with cancer??

Question

i was recently diagnosed with cancer and am currently going through chemo ..........my family and friends have been gr8 but it's hard to talk 2 them because they dont realy know what i'm going through is there any where online where i can chat with people who r going through the same as me .

i'm 24 and would like 2 find people my own age if i can

Answer 1

There are now many online support groups for young adults with cancer. Most include a message board and some even offer retreats.

Planet Cancer
http://www.planetcancer.org/html/index.php

Young Adults with Cancer
http://www.vitaloptions.org/yawc.htm

LiveStrong Young Adult Alliance
http://www.livestrong.org/site/c.jvKZLbMRIsG/b.865471/k.B49/Young_Adult_Alliance.htm

I'm too young for this
http://imtooyoungforthis.org/

Prepare to live
http://preparetolive.org/

Real Time Cancer
http://www.realtimecancer.org/

Young Survival Coalition
http://www.youngsurvival.org/

Young Cancer Spouses
http://www.youngcancerspouses.org/

Answer 2

Hi
My name is Colin and I was diagnosed with bowel cancer last new years day. I have been on chemo since Feb 2007. The cancer actually spread to my liver but only a tiny bit. The chemo seems to be keeping things under control. The basic thing is to be positive - never give up. Let people see that you are upbeat. That will help both you and them to have good discussions about problems. If there is anything specific that you wouldlike an answer on feel free to contact.
Regards Colin.

Answer 3

I know how you feel. I'm a teenager who was diagnosed with cancer when I was 13. One of the best places is the hospital you are being treated at. They will have a lot of resources you and your family can use. I would suggest you ask one of the nurses or someone next time you are there. Maybe even just ask one of the other patients if they want to talk. While I'm not currently going through chemo, I did a few years ago, so I do know what you are going through. You can feel free to message me if you want to talk.

Answer 4

The American Cancer Society has a Chat and boards under the name Cancer Survivors Network. I used it constantly during my cancer treatment and have made some wonderful lifelong friends. WebMD also has a Cancer Support Board that I'm also a part of. Both are wonderful.

Answer 5

i will talk to you i was diagnosed with kidney cancer and i had my kidney removed in April 2007 i feel great now though i did not have chemo my friend had a Brest of just a year ago she had chemo and she gets her last treatment next month and she feels great i hope this is some comfort for you keep your spirits up when you get down talk to your doctor and he will put you on to someone to talk to best of luck you will get well think positive you will be all right.you can e-mail from here good luck

Answer 6

You can never discount a strong support base of friends and family- go to Livestrong.org join a support group ,get a yellow braclet, it has opened many talks for me. Start a carepages. Keep your head up and Livestrong or just ask people will talk believe me. I know what it's like to live with cancer,but cancer doesn't control my living. Best of luck my friend. Beck

Answer 7

Try Planet Cancer here:
http://www.planetcancer.org

Answer 8

The American Cancer Society has wonderful discussion boards online. Your local hospital will most likely also have cancer support groups which are invaluable sources of comfort and understanding.

Answer 9

Contact The American Cancer Society. They can put you in contact w/local suport groups in your area. Mabe even your local hospital. Hospice, They are an organization which helps people in end stages of death, and they deal with alot of cancer patients.

Answer 10

There are online forums for many types of cancer. I found them invaluable. Try a google search.

I only have experience of breast cancer forums, but many of those have a board for younger people, probably other cancer forums do too