Hello Shelley10

I'm so very sorry to hear about the ongoing health problems that you're dealing with. From the information that you've shared in your post, it sounds like these symptoms have significantly impacted your daily life and it's understandable that you're struggling. 

Please contact your GP tomorrow morning to request an urgent appointment to discuss your suicidal thoughts. I know that this may not help improve your physical symptoms right now but it's really important that you get some support with your mental health. If you don't feel able to make that call, then please talk with a friend or family member who can contact the GP surgery on your behalf. 

I can see that you've posted in our Ask the Nurses topic area and I know that they will reply to your message as soon as they are able to. If you'd like to talk with them then they are back in the office tomorrow morning from 9am available on 0808 800 4040. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice and support they can. 

We know that for many people this period of waiting and uncertainty can be a difficult time. When you're having to cope with physical symptoms that impact your quality of life and leave you feeling so unwell, it is even harder. If you feel at any time the thoughts of suicide are becoming worrisome or you simply want to talk with someone about how you're feeling, then the Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123 or via a number of other contact options. 

Undoubtedly things are difficult for you at the moment Shelley but you've taken the first steps in acknowledging just how overwhelmed you're feeling and in reaching out for support. I hope that you can find the strength to call your GP surgery tomorrow. Know that the Cancer Chat community is here to listen if it helps to have somewhere safe to share how you're feeling. 

Sending you my best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator 

Hello Shelley10

I'm so very sorry to hear about the ongoing health problems that you're dealing with. From the information that you've shared in your post, it sounds like these symptoms have significantly impacted your daily life and it's understandable that you're struggling. 

Please contact your GP tomorrow morning to request an urgent appointment to discuss your suicidal thoughts. I know that this may not help improve your physical symptoms right now but it's really important that you get some support with your mental health. If you don't feel able to make that call, then please talk with a friend or family member who can contact the GP surgery on your behalf. 

I can see that you've posted in our Ask the Nurses topic area and I know that they will reply to your message as soon as they are able to. If you'd like to talk with them then they are back in the office tomorrow morning from 9am available on 0808 800 4040. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice and support they can. 

We know that for many people this period of waiting and uncertainty can be a difficult time. When you're having to cope with physical symptoms that impact your quality of life and leave you feeling so unwell, it is even harder. If you feel at any time the thoughts of suicide are becoming worrisome or you simply want to talk with someone about how you're feeling, then the Samaritans are available 24/7 on 116 123 or via a number of other contact options. 

Undoubtedly things are difficult for you at the moment Shelley but you've taken the first steps in acknowledging just how overwhelmed you're feeling and in reaching out for support. I hope that you can find the strength to call your GP surgery tomorrow. Know that the Cancer Chat community is here to listen if it helps to have somewhere safe to share how you're feeling. 

Sending you my best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator