You’re allowed to moan! Everything on this damn journey called cancer is a bombshell! I completed 15 days of radiotherapy in July for lung cancer. I had a 3 hour round trip everyday, but I was so lucky that I had a rota of amazing friends and family taking me each day. Some days we’d go for lunch or shopping beforehand, other days I’d just cry the whole journey. Having a routine really helped. Just be kind to yourself and give yourself a huge pat on the back that you’re doing it! You are amazing! 

I worked most days too…only an hour or so on the laptop but it kept a sense of normality too. My oncology nurse told me to expect some really harsh side effects, but I got really lucky and found it all really copeable. The first session was the worst as it was all such a shock and made it all real. But the rest was fine and the staff just amazing. 

sending you lots of luck and best wishes. And if you need to go through anything and have a moan, you can come back to this chat and I’ll listen! 

Hi Christina1972

Thank you so so much.

Your reply has given me so much strength. 

How are you now  a few months later?

Kind regards 

PDW

Honestly, I’ve been absolutely fine! I’m 53 and this is my journey: 

april - pneumonia 

10 May - emergency surgery to remove blockage in airway, 

22 May - lung cancer diagnosis 

July - 3 weeks of daily radiotherapy 

October- doing the Cancer Research 10 x 5k. Have so far run 2 of the 10 5ks in 40 minutes each. 

I have kept myself really healthy and kept moving, which I think helped. I was told the 6 weeks after treatment would be the hardest but honestly i listened to my body, walked and did yoga every morning and then rested when I needed to and I’ve been fine. I know everyone’s journey is different but I think the key is not putting pressure on yourself. Accept support and help in whatever form it comes in.

I am also having oncology psychotherapy which has really helped as it’s all so terrifying. The counselling has given me coping strategies when things get too much.

Will you be able to see anyone when you’re staying away from home? 

Wow , you sound amazing .

I have been doing as much as I am allowed post surgery which is amazing for me.

I love my golf and have been content just to walk the course while my husband plays.

I have been able to practice my putting and tomorrow I have the go ahead from doctor to do some chip shots,  nothing too strenuous. 

Baby steps but ar least it is something. 

I need to know how to listen to my  body and accept that if I need rest, too do so.

My husband will ne with me when I am away.

He has been  brilliant. 

I have great friends that always make me laugh and are amazed at me for doing so well. 

They see it but sometimes I don't. 

Once again thanks for sharing your story so far

Take good Care 

Kind regardsPDW

Hi Christina1972, 

Yes been put yoday chipping away at golf and I haven't forgotten what to do.

It felt good to bit that little bit more.

I laugh with my husband that we aren't in straight jackets yet  

Thanks again 

Kind Regards

PDW

Hi PDW, 

im so pleased you went out and played a bit of golf! Really impressive and I’m sure you really enjoyed it! 

I did 5k no.3 of 10 today. Didn’t walk once and completed it in 40 mins. Feeling v proud! 

Yep, we totally get the straight jacket thing…mines hanging in the hallway

hope you’ve had a good evening. 

Christina