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Living with cancer .

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Hello to everyone . 

I'd like to introduce myself . .I'm 62yrs this year . I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in July 2022 ...Terminal unfortunately..l wonder how many people had been messed around ref their GPs ..as l was ..l was told after l had my first chest infection to "ride it out "   shocked to say the least ..

I'm positively thinking of fighting everyday to try and live the best life l have left ...dont seem to sleep at night though . Anyone have ways to relax ..that l could try ...lve tried having baths unwind . Supper a little earlier   etc ...ain't helping  .always in the wide awake club    ..

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    Hi dawncookie, im sorry to hear your diagnosis and trust you are getting the support you deserve. It took over 5mths of indecision by my cindultants to stsrt treatment for my rare cancer, just pallative care as it had spread.

    I too have struggled to sleep and have spent many hours at night watching tv. I have also started docunenting my journey, making notes of how i am feeling, the highs and lows. This has helped me get things off my chest and clear my mind, often falling asleep on the sofa.

    I hope this might help you.

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    Hi dawncookie, im sorry to hear your diagnosis and trust you are getting the support you deserve. It took over 5mths of indecision by my cindultants to stsrt treatment for my rare cancer, just pallative care as it had spread.

    I too have struggled to sleep and have spent many hours at night watching tv. I have also started docunenting my journey, making notes of how i am feeling, the highs and lows. This has helped me get things off my chest and clear my mind, often falling asleep on the sofa.

    I hope this might help you.

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