Hi and Welcome to Cancer Chat, a great place to ask questions and let off a bit of steam!

I hope someone can answer your specific query, I have a different type of cancer so can't help with the specifics.

I guess we all deal with it in our own ways, it can take time to get your head around things. Allow yourself and others time to get used to the new reality. 

Patience helps, especially when waiting for the results of tests and scans, as does having a positive outlook. 

That said, I am probably one of the most impatient people you could meet, and we all have times when everything seems bleak and miserable. 

Don't take anything lying down, and if you don't understand what a health professional has told you ask them to explain. Everyone involved in cancer care can seem to speak a different language and if you don't ask, they'll assume you know the jargon. 

Try to avoid Googling your condition and stick to recognises good sources of online information (e.g. CRUK, MacMillan, nhs.uk) as there is a lot of misinformation and rubbish posted about cancer on the net.

I hope this helps!
Cheers
Dave

Thank you davek - for you kind words.

As i come from a medical background and previously work in Emergency Care - perhaps it because i always seen the extremes of disease. You know what hey say "nurses always make the worse patients"

Yes been on the Cancer UK/Macmillin websites  - just confused myself at that time as i only just had a diagnosis.

Sometimes i keep thinking  - this is about a client/patient we talking about - not me.

Logically i know that we all deal with situation differently - so perhaps is a matter of time and adjustment  i need to deal with.

Sounds davek - you are keeping well, in case i dont get time, would like to wish you and other Forum Members a good Christmas