Ellie’s story | We need to talk about sex and cancer | Macmillan x

[@helenbarnes6730]

Ellie I'm so impressed with your openness in talking about this. I'm sure it will help many other people. Thanks so much!

[@verity8870]

Thank you for such an honest, important and real video, you are wonderful and brave and helping others, and everything else positive that the other people who have left a comment have said - just incredible. Thank you. ♥️

[@dawnmatthews2336]

How wonderful your video was Ellie and how your strength will help so many people. There will be so many people watching you who wanted to ask those questions but didn't feel able to. My son was 15 when he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and I am a midwife. One of my first thoughts was for him to do a sperm donation. That was a hard conversation for a mother and son to have but I knew it needed to be done as unfortunately if I hadn't have done nobody else was going to.I think this was a very important point that you made that the Doctors who are treating young people with cancer need to look into the future. He is 21 years old now and at university and has sperm in the sperm bank. Our wish is that one day he will be able to use it. Thank you for bringing some joy and understanging to young people who need it. Dawn xx

[@macmillancancer]

Hello @dawnmatthews2336 We are so sorry to hear that your son has been affected by cancer. Please know that Macmillan's support is timeless; we're still here for you if you or anyone in your family need us. You can call us on 0808 808 00 00 (8am - 8pm, 7 days a week). Please do reach out if you need to. Sending you our best wishes - Steff 💚

[@salanderson6786]

You are an amazing young woman, profoundly inspiring, thank you with all my heart.

[@marshmallow7640]

So great to see Ellie again and very happy to see how confident she is, this video will definitely help other young girls out there. This topic is really never talked about so I’m glad she said something.

[@troyvanquish8418]

Ellie, you are such a brave person, what a STAR. You are an ambassador for all cancer sufferers. Thank you for your bravery and openness.

[@AngelFoil]

You're a 🌟 Takes courage to openly discuss what many would see as a taboo subject. Well done. And I've no doubt your openess will help many others going through a similar experience. x

[@kerriemcghie3362]

Thank u for being so brave to share ur story to help others. I wish u all the best in ur future ❤

[@ArjunGhag-ix7te]

Wow brave ellie

[@sarah-janemyatt4397]

Well done Ellie 💚

[@dharanivinoth2416]

My father suffered by gastric cancer in 4 th stage. Already diagnosed before 2 yrs and took chemotherapy treatment. Now again the cancer spreads. Doctor suggested chemotherapy treatment again. V just discussed with another doctor and he just prescribed some tablets to prevent from pain. What to do Macmillan team? Is it curable

[@macmillancancer]

Hi, We are very sorry to hear about your father. Please remember that Macmillan are here for you, whether you have questions, worries or just want someone to listen. Call us free on 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week, 8am-8pm. Also, we have lots of information and support to help you work through your emotions: brnw.ch/cancerandemotions. Sharing your thoughts and feelings can help you cope. Talk to a family member or friend, or chat with someone in a similar situation on our Online Community community.macmillan.org.uk . There may be a local centre or support group who can help too. Whatever you need, call or search for support in your area: fal.cn/SupportInYourArea. Sending best wishes Romina 💚

[@dharanivinoth2416]

I am speechless now. Totally depressed.. I wish my dad wants to live more years

[@macmillancancer]

We're so sorry to hear that you are struggling Dharani. As Romina has commented below, it might be really helpful for you to call our support line. You can call our Support Line for free on 0808 808 00 00 (7days a week 8am -8pm) for advice, emotional support or even just a listening ear. 💚 There is also a really good mental health charity called 'Mind' that it may be beneficial for you to contact. They are there to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. You can find our more on their website here - www.mind.org.uk/ or by giving them a call on 0300 123 3393. Take Care - Wayne 💚

[@dharanivinoth2416]

I couldn't contact ur support line.