Hi Laura-B,

Welcome to Cancer Chat. I hope you are getting on OK, I'm sure this is a lot to be processing.

It's good to hear that you're not too far away now from starting treatment. What you mention is a common worry, however the medical team would not have left things longer than they felt was necessary.

It sounds like you have quite a bit at home to keep busy with - while waiting try to focus on other things as much as possible, to help keep the mind off the worries. I know this can be easier said than done. Finding things you enjoy, and the mental health strategies you mention too, are also good.

I also hope this forum can be of some support to you - we are always here whenever you need it. Hopefully you'll get some more replies to your post here soon. You can also search the forum (using the bar at the top of the page) to find other relevant discussions and people to connect with, if you'd like to.

Wishing you all the best,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator