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Elaine - told I need surgery and I'm feeling scared

Elaine12
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I have been to hospital to day to be told that the stomach drain and biopsy  are still showing I may have cancer but I may not now thay are doing a key hole surgery  sometime on Tuesday I'm going to the hospital to see them about the anaesthetic  and when I'm going in I'm scared can anyone can help me lease 

  • A very warm welcome to the Cancer Chat community Elaine12 although I'm sorry to hear you need to have surgery.

    It's completely natural to be feeling scared but we will be here to hold your hand and support you, so you are not alone Elaine12, and I'm sure some of our members will be along soon to share their experiences and advice.

    I hope this information we have about surgery for cancer will help to ease some of your fears but if it would help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very easy to talk and they will do all they can to answer your questions and help you feel more prepared for what lies ahead.

    Keep us posted when you can Elaine and remember that we'll be by your side on every step of this journey.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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