Hi Granniesmith and thank you for your post.

 I'm sorry to read about your situation. This must be a difficult time for you. I am not surprised you feel withdrawn.

People often experience a whole range of emotions when they have cancer. There’s really no right or wrong way to feel. But we know that talking can often relieve some of the distress and anxiety. Macmillan has some useful advice on how to cope.

We also have some information on our website about cancer and emotions and tips for ways of coping.

Some people find counselling useful. It may be possible for you to receive NHS counselling, but how long the waiting list is will vary from area to area. Some GP practices may also offer counselling. The NHS website has information about accessing NHS counselling on their website. Macmillan Cancer Support have teamed with BUPA to offer free counselling for cancer patients.

 Maggies are a great source of support for patients and can also provide counselling and talking therapy to help patients process what they have been through and help people cope and hopefully move forward. Maggies also have information on how to approach your specialist and maybe able to help you with what questions to ask.

You may also like to post your question on Breast Cancer Now forum where you may find other ladies in similar situation.

I hope you find this helpful

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards

Tina

Hi Granniesmith and thank you for your post.

 I'm sorry to read about your situation. This must be a difficult time for you. I am not surprised you feel withdrawn.

People often experience a whole range of emotions when they have cancer. There’s really no right or wrong way to feel. But we know that talking can often relieve some of the distress and anxiety. Macmillan has some useful advice on how to cope.

We also have some information on our website about cancer and emotions and tips for ways of coping.

Some people find counselling useful. It may be possible for you to receive NHS counselling, but how long the waiting list is will vary from area to area. Some GP practices may also offer counselling. The NHS website has information about accessing NHS counselling on their website. Macmillan Cancer Support have teamed with BUPA to offer free counselling for cancer patients.

 Maggies are a great source of support for patients and can also provide counselling and talking therapy to help patients process what they have been through and help people cope and hopefully move forward. Maggies also have information on how to approach your specialist and maybe able to help you with what questions to ask.

You may also like to post your question on Breast Cancer Now forum where you may find other ladies in similar situation.

I hope you find this helpful

Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards

Tina