Waiting to find out is hard - how do you carry on with life as ''normal''?

Hi, I'm waiting for an endoscopy & biopsy as my GP strongly suspects throat cancer. My poor fiancé is beside himself but staying strong for me. I have a week to go before my appointment, but how do you carry on with life as "normal" when there's that fear hanging over your head that it may be the big C? ️️

  • Hey yeah,

    Been there myself when I first got told I may have bladder cancer, I had to operation then had to wait two weeks for the results, I still remember walking into the hospital with tears in my eyes as I was so scared.

    I did have cancer, but the waiting was worse than being told I had it, I think once you know the results and if it is cancer, you can mentally deal with it, also they would have a treatment plan mapped out.

    So I don’t think there is a ‘normal’ when you are waiting for what could be life changing news.

    I cried most nights whilst I waited and I am not ashamed to admit that.

    I hope you are as okay as you can be.

  • Hi, bless your heart. I have an autistic son & that's why I'm trying my best to keep things as they were. But when he's not around, me & my fiancé cry. I'm terrified. Naturally. Who wouldn't be. Once I know, even if my results are positive, I can deal with that. But this next 7 days, it's like I'm going to have to force myself to carry on like any other day for my lads sake. He & my fiancé are my world & they're helping me stay strong. Thankyou for replying. Take care.

  • Well if you ever need to vent to a total stranger then feel free to message me.

    I hope it turns out okay for you.x

  • Thankyou, that's so kind of you. I really appreciate this so much xx

  • Well just remember you aren’t alone, there are a lot of people on here all willing to listen and to tell you their stories.

    There is a great community on here and as I said I am here if you need to vent or just talk through things.

    Take care and I wish you all the best.

  • I'm so glad I found this forum & thankyou for your kind messages xx