# Hello **URL:** \ **Category:** Welcome and community guide\ **Created:** [20 October 2016 11:06 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hello/368 "2016-10-20T11:06:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Carrie67](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/2acd7d/32.png) [@Carrie67](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Carrie67)\ **Post date:** [20 October 2016 11:06 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hello/368/1 "2016-10-20T11:06:30Z")
Hi my name is Caroline, my father has just been diagnosed with lung cancer and I was looking for help and advice from others who have or are going through the same thing xx ---
**Author:** ![Support\_MC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Support\_MC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/u/Support_MC)\ **Post date:** [25 October 2016 11:12 UTC](https://community.mariecurie.org.uk/t/hello/368/2 "2016-10-25T11:12:28Z")
Hi Caroline, I am sorry to hear the news about your father’s diagnosis of lung cancer. This must be an incredibly difficult time for you at the moment, but it’s good to hear that you are reaching out to others who may have similar experiences. You may find it helpful to look at our information on supporting a family member with a terminal illness, which you can find here: [https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/being-there](https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/being-there). There are also a number of support groups that can be contacted through the Macmillan site Follow this link [https://www.macmillan.org.uk](https://www.macmillan.org.uk/)/ then click on ‘In your area’ and type in your postcode to find out what local support groups are available in your area Many people find it helpful to share their feelings. If you would like to talk about things in more detail please call our Free phone Support Line on 0800 090 2309, or drop us a line via Web Chat: [https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help](https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help) Best Wishes Brigette Marie Curie Support Line