Hello, not sure if I can be of any help, have not blogged about my stage 4 cancer before, diagnosed 2014

Advice, can't help. What I have realised is cancer is a unique journey, what works for one may not for another, but I'm happy to share any information that may help. Upon diagnosis, first thing I did was have a good cry ( in the car park of the hospital) didn't see that coming, as with you prolonged abdominal pain, had lost three stone because I was afraid to eat. Next I researched all I could find and decided what I thought was good for cancer and what was bad. I know it's going to win, but I will last as long( in good health) as I can. This has meant drastic life changes for me, read it's beneficial to go vegan for at least 3 days a week ( love a full English breakfast) so I went vegan overnight, no point in half measures, decided if the pancreas was under attack, then the rest of my organs would have to work overtime to compensate, so I now take 20 supplements for the rest of them to help with the load. The main thing for me was to recognise I was the mirror everyone looked into to see how I was, if I looked terrified, then they would too, it's not that I aren't concerned, of course I am, but I have to look at what I can deal with and what I can't, can't deal with the cancer, can deal with the symptoms and how I let them affect my state of mind. Feel I've rattled on enough for you, please stay positive, my lifestyle pre diagnosis was so unhealthy, hope this helps, Al

Hi Al Please can you point me to ideas for reading. Thanks for the long chat appreciated your views at moment I'm trying to stay positive and hoping for the lessors of evils but also preparing for whatever. Regards Dianne

My mum got the diagnosis yesterday and we are all in shock - she has had breathing problems for nearly a year and had so many tests but cancer was almost ruled out. She has a blood clot on her lung but has had no pain, stools are normal but she has lost 2 stone rapidly in two months. I know she is scared but she is putting a brace face on it....I'm not sure it's fully registered with her yet. We know it's a matter of time but as she feels so well she has already said ' she wants everything to continue as it is - she doesn't want us to fuss and she doesn't wants us to be sad'. I wish everyone on the same journey that we are about to embark on the very best. I can only follow her lead and not let the cancer take her spirit as well as her body xx

Hi Yorkshire Man I have no diagnosis of cancer as yet, I am awaiting the results of a biopsy having just had a large possible cancerous skin spot removed from my neck. I have had gurgling indigestion and mild but consistent heartburn for 3 months. I was prescribed a gastro medication which I have taken for 3 weeks with no effect. I guess like most people with any thoughts of cancer with these symptoms I am beginning to fear the worst. I like your positive approach to cancer, I already feel I have learned something from you, Thank-you!