Hi Fran,

Welcome to our forum, although I'm sorry for the reason that has brought you here.

It sounds as if you've been through the mill. I am not at all surprised that you feel so worried. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 8 years and know just how upsetting it is to get this diagnosis. Were your first 2 cancers both in your breast and what treatment did you have for these?

I am glad to hear that the disease is stable now and hope that you can find out more about what is going on in the appendix after your visit on 14th November.

There are many people on this forum who are living with incurable cancer. I hope that some of them will come along soon. Their trick seems to be to take life day by day, to welcome each day and to make the most that they can of each day. I know that it is hard to do this, but their positive attitudes seem to get them through. Many of them also help others on this site and find it helpful to take their minds off their own troubles in doing this.

I am glad that you have found this site, as you will find it helpful to have people here who fully understand what you are going through. We are always here whether you want advice, information or even if you just want to rant. Sometimes it is easier to talk to strangers than it is to loved ones.

Do you have good support from relatives and friends? You really need someone who you can discuss your innermost feelings with. If you don't have this, have you considered seeing a counsellor? It's not for everyone I know, but it can make a big difference.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx