Family and friends are an important source of support for any person living with cancer.
A supportive network of friends and family is a massive source of comfort for many people. It can be reassuring to be surrounded by loved ones when you are going through difficult times. It can also be exhausting, with the need to relay news multiple times.
Some people find it helpful to nominate one or two people as the key points of contact and asking them to communicate news with everyone else through them. That way they can impose some control over the situation, so they have time and space to absorb news and process their thoughts.
You could also use a social network group such as WhatsApp to bring together friends and family. A networking group is a good way to relay news and get support and advice at the same time.