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Anyone out there. Stage 4 anal cancer

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Hi , ive been diagnosed with stage 4 Anal cancer, thats not spread into the upper body. I was really ill the week before starting treatment, In a different hospital. I had 6 pints of blood, iron injection and iv antibiotics.

 
I ve just finished my first week of chemo and  radiotherapy  and im so low, teary and really scared.  Im single and have never felt so lonely in my life. 
i feel sick, but not been sick, my stomach and hips are hurting and i know this isnt anything compared to whats coming. 
 

I guess im reaching out to hear others stories, positive results and life after treatment. I know we are different 

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    Hi li11y

    i was awake last night too most of the night. I'm in a different situation to you but my husband is having treatment for stage 4 cancer. It sounds like you are at the start of treatment... life will be very uncertain. I'm sorry you're on your own that must be terribly difficult... what helped me last night was to call the Samaritans help line there is someone there 24 hours to speak to and it helps to just not be alone. You can get counselling through Macmillan as well. Or some friends might be able to offer you some support but I know it's difficult. Just wanted to let you know that I hear you and hope you get positive results from treatment. There  are lots of good treatments for cancer and things are changing all the time so  hold onto that hope 

    xxx

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    Hi li11y

    i was awake last night too most of the night. I'm in a different situation to you but my husband is having treatment for stage 4 cancer. It sounds like you are at the start of treatment... life will be very uncertain. I'm sorry you're on your own that must be terribly difficult... what helped me last night was to call the Samaritans help line there is someone there 24 hours to speak to and it helps to just not be alone. You can get counselling through Macmillan as well. Or some friends might be able to offer you some support but I know it's difficult. Just wanted to let you know that I hear you and hope you get positive results from treatment. There  are lots of good treatments for cancer and things are changing all the time so  hold onto that hope 

    xxx

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