Hello my name is Patty ive recently been diagnosed with advanced anal cancer they say it has not spread got to have chemo and radiation treatment im concerned that im going to die
I am sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis and the anxiety it is causing you.
Being diagnosed with cancer is understandably a worrying time, and it is important that you get the support you need at this time.
As others have said on here, it is important to get a good understanding of your situation and what it means for you. So do speak with your specialist doctor to ask any questions and air any concerns you have. Find out about the treatment they are intending for you to have and what they hope to be the end result of the treatment, too.
Times like this are unsettling, and the mind can run away with itself, imagining all sorts of things, so try and reign those thoughts in for now and instead focus on the facts.
From what you say, the doctors don't think the cancer has spread, which is good news. I am sure they will be wanting to do all they can to give you the best possible outcome, so try and focus on this and, as others have said, take things one step at a time.
I hope you also have family and friends to surround you and help you out and be there for you in any way they can.
Do get back if you need to, or you are welcome to call us on 0808 800 4040, we're here weekdays 9-5.
I am sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis and the anxiety it is causing you.
Being diagnosed with cancer is understandably a worrying time, and it is important that you get the support you need at this time.
As others have said on here, it is important to get a good understanding of your situation and what it means for you. So do speak with your specialist doctor to ask any questions and air any concerns you have. Find out about the treatment they are intending for you to have and what they hope to be the end result of the treatment, too.
Times like this are unsettling, and the mind can run away with itself, imagining all sorts of things, so try and reign those thoughts in for now and instead focus on the facts.
From what you say, the doctors don't think the cancer has spread, which is good news. I am sure they will be wanting to do all they can to give you the best possible outcome, so try and focus on this and, as others have said, take things one step at a time.
I hope you also have family and friends to surround you and help you out and be there for you in any way they can.
Do get back if you need to, or you are welcome to call us on 0808 800 4040, we're here weekdays 9-5.
