Just been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer yesterday, how to cope at this stage and how to sleep? Anyone know how to deal with this?
Just been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer yesterday, how to cope at this stage and how to sleep? Anyone know how to deal with this?
Hi Jeck1982 im sorry about your diagnosis. I had a different cancer to you but when i was at your stage i felt quite numb. Not gonna lie i had a good cry and then i just tried to stay busy doing things i enyoyed to take my mind of it. Once i had a treatment plan and started it felt like i was more in control which made things a bit easier if that makes sense. As for sleep i didnt have to many problems and on the times i did i would just concentrate on my breathing and everytime my mind wandered i would bring myself back to it and eventually i would fall asleep. Also if you are allowed to take it magnesium helps with sleep. Sending hugs. Xx
Thanks for this, it does help, and you are right, being busy is the key to managing.