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Recently diagnosed.

RichyDee
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I have been recently diagnosed with some form of cancer in my neck/throat. The specialist informed me he was confident I had cancer although I have had no formal diagnosis just yet. My biopsy is due tomorrow but I am not confident I don't have cancer as the specialist was quite convinced by what he examined. I am of course very worried and already take medication for my anxiety. I feel guilty that my lifestyle and ignorance are to blame and I have a wife and a 16 year old son just due to start college. I feel useless as my anxiety is crippling and I am struggling to function. Can anyone advise? My doctor said it's pretty much a waiting game but was encouraging regarding how the treatment will proceed. Thanks, Rich (Walsall, England).

  • Welcome to Cancer Chat RichyDee although I'm sorry to hear you may be receiving a cancer diagnosis.

    As I'm sure many of our members will tell you, it's completely normal and understandable to be feeling this way, so try to be kind to yourself as finding out you may have cancer is a huge shock to the system. There are many emotions you may experience during this time but I'm glad you've joined us as our community really do understand what you're going through and hopefully some of them will be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    I hope these tips on how to cope with waiting for news will help but if you feel it may help to have a chat and talk things through with one of our nurses then you're very welcome to give them a call on 0808 800 4040. They're available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they will do all they can to support you at this time.

    I hope your biopsy went well yesterday and you won't be waiting too long for the results.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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