I did, more to do with lack of support and understanding. I was fortunate to meet cancer research staff at my local medical centre and a cancer transport charity that took me and other patients to appointments. My advice is to reach out to the cancer charities out there, they really do help.
Can I ask what type of cancer you have? I am 14 years down the line, after 2 bouts of breast cancer within a year of each other. I did feel very lonely at the start of my cancer journey. As Magpiemaggie pointed out, much of this was to do with lack of support and understanding. I attended a number of courses post-surgery and I also visited some of my local cancer centres, like Maggies and The Haven. I got tremendous help and information from these sources and would certainly advise you to reach out to such centres. I also found this website, where you can talk to others, who have undergone treatment ,or are still going through it. I feel that the experience and advice I have received here has been invaluable. Have you attended any of Breast Caner Now's courses - they do a great one on Moving Forward.
It took me some time to feel less lonely and afraid, but I did eventually get there. Now that you have found this forum, you need never feel lonely again. This is a haven, that you can visit at any time of day or night and you can talk about virtually anything. There will always be someone here to chat to, who truly understands what you are going through.
Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.
I have breast cancer also 3 tumors in lymph nodes was diagnosed in June ? Things went so fast wig appointments and treatments. Starting didn’t feel had time really process what was going on each day I’d wake thinking wasn’t real was bad dream really hit me it was real when had 1st chemo have 5th on Friday I live alone so look after myself my sister and brother in law help wives transport to treatment and appointments not seen or even spoke to my son or granddaughters since been diagnosed I sit home on my own most days and night staff in Asda always friendly and ask how am when go shopping don’t really go anywhere else or see ppl
That's really sad, family dynamics can be difficult. Please contact the charities mentioned, you will meet many people who are in the same situation and they will support you. I don't know where you live but in scotland, MacMillan have a room in all our libraries were anyone can pop in for a chat and some tea and biscuits. The charity also provides therapies like messages, reflexology etc. I really looked forward to those sessions
The onus is on you to reach out, you've taken the first step by posting on here, next is finding out what's in your area. Your cancer team should be able to give you all that information.
I feel really lonely too. I have breast cancer. All happening realy quick. Diagnosed 6/8 mastectomy on 11/9. Lymph nodes removed 10/10. Waiting to see if in all Lymph nodes and what treatment is next. So scared.
It is scary when writing on results, we've all been there. The mind tends to go to the worst case scenario. I also hated the fact that I had no control over it. Or that there wasn't any psychological support.
Have you contacted 'breast cancer now' as they have a buddy system that puts you in touch with another woman who is either going through the same or has went through it. The buddy calls and you can chat. It sounds like it would be of help to you. Also check out the other charities mentioned above.
Although I had family and friends, they didn't understand what I was going through and was helped a lot from people on here. So keep posting and we'll try to help.
Why not join some of your local cancer charities? They are great for friendship and support at this time. Also, you will find that, now that you've found this forum, you need never feel lonely again.
Please keep in touch and let us know how you're getting on. We are always here for you.
I can understand how lonely you feel. Many of us lose friends and family members because they don't know or understand how to cope with a cancer diagnosis. Please reach out to some of the cancer charities, as they can be a great source of friendship, support and information.
Waiting on results is one of the scariest parts of our cancer journey. I hope that you get your results soon and that you get good news about the lymph nodes. As Magpiemaggie, has already said, everything happens so fast and you don't feel in control of what is happening. It does get a little easier, once you have your results and know what your treatment plan is.
Please contact some of the charities mentioned above and remember, that we are always here for you too.
