Hello Ronjiko, it's probably the wrong word but "welcome" to this forum. I am myself a survivor of colon cancer from 2013 and now I'm having bladder cancer treatment. I just want to emphasise though at times it feels a lonely path to follow there is a heck of lot of us out there facing all manner of what sometimes feel like insurmountable problems.
I have painful episodes (most mornings) and I try to carry on my lifestyle as best I can. I'm very lucky that I have my wife to help me in that respect, it would be very easy to collapse in a chair and feel sorry for myself.
I find it very comforting to communicate with other people. I get we are all different and our mindsets may also be a lot different but at least we can chat amongst each other.
Thank you for telling your story. With time and listening to other people's stories I am finding it easy to cope knowing I am not alone in this journey. My cancer is in the transitional cells in one kidney and ureter and its called TCC which is a rare form or cancer. I am also experiencing pains especially at night and episodes of hot waves in my left side. I am still going about with working but really struggling with anxiety and panic attacks some days. Great you have great support from your wife as its really helpful to have that support of family and friends to take your mind off. Some days are easy but sometimes one feels so defeated . You fought Colon Cancer and you will fight this one too.
Sending you hugs , stay strong and let's keep going and fighting .
Hello Ronjiko. Thank you for your response. My anxiety centres around the expected pain which can be quite debilitating at times but it does lift at certain times of the day. You just know it's going to disrupt your sleep at some point in the early hours. Like you I have good days and bad days so it's a job to plan anything. I'm fortunate I'm retired so don't have to face being at work.
I don't like being a grumpy old so and so. I place my faith in my urology dept and the staff who to be fair are very helpful.
I wish you well with any treatment you will have and please don't let your mind runaway with negativity, it's so easy, we are all the same. Please always feel free to contact us all here.
