Hi v glad your keeping your strength up, have you heard from the brest lassies yet quite a few going through it, they have there own discussion called,, the good and bad,, they talk about any thing and everything, have a look see what you think, remember main thing looking after yourself. God bless.

Billy 

Hi Vplum,

i was diagnosed in the 16th, so just two weeks ago, I’m going in today for the dye injection and then surgery tomorrow. I have been absolutely fine since finding out but I think today will bring home the fact that I do have cancer as my treatment starts. I keep telling myself 8 weeks and the radiotherapy will be done and dusted and hopefully I can go back to normal again.

The NHS are amazing, how quickly things move, I do wonder if my postman thinks I’m having an affair with someone in the NHS from the amount of letters I receive since being diagnosed

Hope all goes well, I know it will and keep in touch x

Hi v some people just take it in their stride others panic if you're lucky you seem like the first, I'm like that as well, people i know couldn't understand i just said if i panic what good does it do, best wishes.

Billy 

Don't forget if you ever want to talk about anything there's always the forum, 

Hi VPlum, I just wanted to say how wonderfully you seem to be dealing with this at the moment. Keeping your sense of humour and thinking of others - even when you have your own issues to handle - takes huge strength of character. 

I really hope that you keep building a strong network around you as it comes in very handy on those dark (and dull) days during treatment. 

As for your original question, you do tend to get some mismatched info at times... some med professionals are more optimistic than others! So mentally preparing for each situation can be helpful.

Wishing you all the best, 

Vicki - threelittlewords.co.uk

Hi v 

in case i forget, i never know what my heads like in the morning, hope all goes well, are you taking Teddy with you, could be your good luck charm. Best wishes. 

Billy 

Hiya Ploppy. Good to hear from you. Good luck tomorrow darling; I'm about a week after you on NHS list. Completely agree with how amazing NHS are. But it's still scary and so I think this site is a great way to keep in touch. Great bunch of people on here. Make sure to let us know how you are doing. Big Hug, VPlum X BUT also if you need some support tonight, don't hesitate to post darling x

Being a Yorkshire lass also, I reckon I can rustle up a chunk of Wensleydale if the need arose!

Hi v afraid not i prefer a good strong blue, wife can't stand it so it's all mine,nearly our dog loves it but she only gets a small piece, like you I've found forum helpful to talk to others. Again best wishes for tomorrow.

Billy 

Hi, '3 Little Words' ;thank you so much for  such a lovely reply.Rollercoaster this last week or so, but so blessed with everyone on here and in my life, overall. I am learning to 'halve' extremes of NHS advice to fit my comfort zone and I honestly don't disrespect any of it, it is all (I know) with my best interests at heart.

Will check out your website.

V