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Wow - just been told my cancer is incurable. How do you recover from receiving news like that?

Marty666
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Just been advised that my Cancer which has spread to  the right shoulder bone is incurable however with treatment I can live with it.

When you see it in black and white the world falls out. 

How in gods name are you supposed to pick yourself up from news like that? You try to think positive then something  comes along and takes you down another peg.

Rant over ...all the best to everyone suffering with this god awful disease. 

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  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Marty666, although I'm sorry to hear about the reason that brings you here.

    It's completely understandable to feel overwhelmed and devastated when faced with such challenging information, as many here can tell you, the emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis and its implications can be incredibly heavy.

    Remember, while the news may feel overwhelming right now, it's important to take things one step at a time. Focus on what you can control, whether it's seeking further information from your medical team, exploring treatment options, or finding ways to cope with the emotional impact.

    While I do hope you'll meet others here who can chat with you about what you're going through, there are a few websites that might help you cope, one of them that comes to mind, Maggie’s  provides free expert care and support in centres across the UK and online. Our nurses too, would be happy to chat with you Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on this freephone 0808 800 4040.

    I hope this helps a little.

    With best wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Welcome to Cancer Chat, Marty666, although I'm sorry to hear about the reason that brings you here.

    It's completely understandable to feel overwhelmed and devastated when faced with such challenging information, as many here can tell you, the emotional toll of a cancer diagnosis and its implications can be incredibly heavy.

    Remember, while the news may feel overwhelming right now, it's important to take things one step at a time. Focus on what you can control, whether it's seeking further information from your medical team, exploring treatment options, or finding ways to cope with the emotional impact.

    While I do hope you'll meet others here who can chat with you about what you're going through, there are a few websites that might help you cope, one of them that comes to mind, Maggie’s  provides free expert care and support in centres across the UK and online. Our nurses too, would be happy to chat with you Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on this freephone 0808 800 4040.

    I hope this helps a little.

    With best wishes,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator

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