Hi Chelle. I’m really sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in October last year. I have had surgery which will be similar to the surgery you will hopefully be able to have and after three months I’m getting over it and back on chemo. 

Intially i was in deep shock too, but as the diagnosis unfolds and you find out what the treatments will be  I think that you will feel more in control. Whatever they end up being. Please god you will be able to have curative treatments.  I think you will find that the practicalities of dealing with life kick in and start to take up more of your mind. I find that by pushing myself to believe in a positive outcome, I feel better a lot of the time. 

I also found that whenever I had bad news such as when I learnt it had spread locally, I have some down time, it was really bad this last time, but then somehow I get more used to the new reality and start to function again. I’m thinking of you and sending you positive vibes. You aren’t alone in this. We are all going through it one way or another. 

Love paul . 

Thank you for your reply

Im trying my best to remain positive and not feel sorry for myself.   I just want something to happen,, think the worse part at this moment for me is the waiting around.

Hi, I too feel the same as you. Was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 weeks ago and it’s a grade 3. Thankfully it’s not spread to my lymph nodes but still scary stuff. I’m 36 with an 8 year old girl and want to see her grow up. Also getting married next year and can’t bear to think of leaving my girl or my partner. It’s all over whelming but I’m thankful for websites like this where we can support each other :-)

So sorry to hear of your diagnosis, good news that there is no spread.  I had the staging laparoscopy last Tuesday and still waiting for the results. 

It is very scary, worst feeling in the world .

i is ish you every bit of luck, and I’m sure a year from now you will be walking down that isle looking beautiful x