Rodg - I have been suffering from renal cancer for the past 5 1/2 years

Hello, I live in Scotland, married, aged 76 I have been suffering from renal cancer for the past 51/2 years, resulting one kidney removed, spreading to my lungs, one which  has developed  to stage4.I have also developed tumours in my brain, which were removed, but have returned. 
As a result of this I have had to surrender my driving license. In an area with poor public transport, this has proved to be a pain, and have depended on lifts from friends to attend hospital.

I am also unable to visit the rugby club, which I have played for since I was a teenager. It is 15 miles away, with no bus links. I miss the craic with my old friends.

i am also unable to walk the dogs these days .My wife now takes them out. I also, you can imagine am unable to spend days on the hills with the local hillwalking group.

Whilst I miss these things, I am concerned that I am becoming addicted to the terrible afternoon tv programmes. . HELP.

I know I probably sound boring, but  I am looking  for some  stimulus to  get me up and running again and be able to help the wife.

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  • I feel your Pain Rodg, Lack of purpose and something to do gets you bloody fed up. I phoned the Maggies centre yesterday and the chap says theres lots of things on there and you can drop in anytime 9-5pm. I see transports a problem but if possible try and get somebody to take you once in a while just to get out the house and do something different.  Check to see if theres a centre near you as I get the feeling your a wee bit remote.  Just throwing ideas out there for you buddy, hope you have a nice day.

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  • I feel your Pain Rodg, Lack of purpose and something to do gets you bloody fed up. I phoned the Maggies centre yesterday and the chap says theres lots of things on there and you can drop in anytime 9-5pm. I see transports a problem but if possible try and get somebody to take you once in a while just to get out the house and do something different.  Check to see if theres a centre near you as I get the feeling your a wee bit remote.  Just throwing ideas out there for you buddy, hope you have a nice day.

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