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"About finding out I have cancer."

About: Adult Health Services / Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey North Lanarkshire

(as the patient),

 I had to have my lymph nodes removed in my groin area and biopsy showed cancerous tissue.At first I was devastated, then I was fast tracked for chemo rather than another operation. At this point a woman I know, Jennifer told me who she works for ( Macmillan ). From this point onwards Jennifer has been a great help for my wife & I. She has helped us to better understand what we are facing and doing so in a positive a caring manner. Financially she has helped us to receive benefits I honestly didn't think I was due. We receive and make calls to Jennifer regularly and is always ready to listen to any worries or issues my wife and I might have.

I can honestly say it is a great relief and a very calming feeling to know that Jennifer and of course Macmillan is out there for people like me & my wife.

Jennifer is holding a charity might in a local bar my wife and I will be attending, tickets bought.

I can look back now with pride. About 15years ago myself & several colleagues from an offshore platform walked the West Highland way for Macmillan and we raised approximately £6500. I can only hope in the future to do more fundraising. 

Thank you again Jennifer and Macmillan.

Yours gratefully,

                         

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Response from Arlene Williams, Macmillan Senior Programme Officer, Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey Lanarkshire, Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey North Lanarkshire last month
Arlene Williams
Macmillan Senior Programme Officer, Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey Lanarkshire,
Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey North Lanarkshire
Submitted on 17/07/2025 at 11:37
Published on Care Opinion at 11:37


Hi Rollo Tomassi.

Thank you for taking the time to share your story. We're so sorry to hear about the difficult time you and your wife have been through. It’s clear how much Jennifer’s support, and that of Macmillan, Improving the Cancer Journey has meant to you both. Having someone to listen, guide, and offer practical support can make such a difference. It’s lovely that you're staying connected through the charity night, and your earlier fundraising makes your story all the more meaningful. If you ever need anything in the future, please know we’re here to support you. We’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to Jennifer.

Wishing you all the very best ahead.

Arlene Williams, Senior Programme Officer

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