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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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    Hi Marty666 this news is huge and has an ongoing impact on you - and family and friends. It's OK to rant.

    I have Propanalol for when I feel overwhelmed - I don't need it every day. Also ask GP or Oncologist about therapeutic support as talking to someone who is trained in psychotherapy also helps. Writing things down in a journal or diary helps to get thoughts out of your head.

    I know it's easier said than done but do try to be positive. So, yes the cancer is incurable BUT it is treatable AND you can live with it.

    Give yourself whatever you need to adjust to this new situation - I find it a weird situation and try to just live life taking one day at a time, sometimes an hour at a time, sometimes a few minutes at a time.

    Overall, look after yourself.

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    Hi Marty666 this news is huge and has an ongoing impact on you - and family and friends. It's OK to rant.

    I have Propanalol for when I feel overwhelmed - I don't need it every day. Also ask GP or Oncologist about therapeutic support as talking to someone who is trained in psychotherapy also helps. Writing things down in a journal or diary helps to get thoughts out of your head.

    I know it's easier said than done but do try to be positive. So, yes the cancer is incurable BUT it is treatable AND you can live with it.

    Give yourself whatever you need to adjust to this new situation - I find it a weird situation and try to just live life taking one day at a time, sometimes an hour at a time, sometimes a few minutes at a time.

    Overall, look after yourself.

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