Feelin scared

Hello, I have been diagnosed with ET (Essential Thrombocythemia) and have been told that I will taking a cancer drug for the rest of my life, I left hospital in shock with leaflets and appointments for a lumba puncture and a ultrasound on my spleen. I am still trying to digest it all. I had seven years ago a clot through my heart into the lung caused by having an operation on my ankles after breaking both of them and two years ago had a DVT so I suppose this is related, feeling scared and nervous...

  • Welcome to the Cancer Chat forum Jeanieben although I'm sorry to read about your diagnosis and what else you've had to contend with over the last seven years.

    It can be scary when you find out you have cancer but you are not alone. [@Mycancerconcern1]‍, [@lennie1980]‍,‍ [@eashmore]‍ and [@JanetRH]‍ are just some of the members who also have this diagnosis and hopefully they will pop by to offer their support and share their experiences with you now I've mentioned them in this post.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator