My next session is on fri 3rd Nov. I’ve didnt start taking my sleeping tablets till last night as thought I wouldn’t need them after chemo. Only took the one then. will try 2 if not working will go back to my gp.

My cancer nurse has mentioned talking to someone who’s gone through i. But it’s on the phone, would rather talk face to face. Will ring her next week and see what she suggests...

Thanks Shirley.x

Hi Shirley,

Speaking to someone who has gone through it is a good idea. Have you searched this site to find people who have? If you click on the search icon on the blue bar at the top of this page and insert your key words, this will bring up previous posts on the topic and should introduce you to others who have gone through it.  If you don't want to speak on the public forum, you can always use private messaging which contains the conversation between you and the person who you're speaking to.

I agree that it is better to speak face-to-face, but this is not always possible. Only 1% of people get my type of cancer and it took me months to find someone who had the same sort. As it happened, she lived in America, but she was still extremely helpful. If you have a chat with your nurse next week she might be able to facilitate a face-to-face meeting, but it may be difficult for you to find someone within easy travelling distance.

If you do get to speak to someone on the phone, be sure to get contact details for future questions, as you are bound to think of others as time goes on.

Make the most of your few weeks without chemo and I hope that all goes well when you start back at the beginning of November.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx