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Hello!

 

I was recently diagnosed with endometrial cancer, and I have to say, it came as a massive shock (I’m not even sure it has sunk in yet…)—although, I suppose nobody ever expects to be told that they have cancer. You could say I was very ignorant, thinking that I’m only 30 and surely too young, which is one of the top comments I’ve been receiving from people after hearing the news…

 

Anyhow, I digress. I’ve decided to start blogging about my experience and the things I learn along the way. I’ve heard that getting things down in writing is very therapeutic and can really help come to terms with things. It also seems like the easiest way to keep family and friends updated along the way, without having to repeat myself a hundred times. Has anybody else started a blog, and if so, have you found it helpful?

 

If anybody is interested in reading about my journey or would like to share their own, I would love to hear from you! My blog can be found at: www.elephant-in-the-womb.co.uk.

 

Wishing you all the best of luck with your own journeys x

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    Hi Paige,

    I can recommend Stay Strong, started by Dor06,  She started her blog for the same reasons as you, when her husband was diagnosed with stage 4 Lung Cancer.  Alas her darling Norman died but she still gives us the pleasure of her daily doings, well perhaps not daily, these days. 
     

    My own thread, 'Hello from a new member of the family,' started on the day I received my own diagnosis, and I still correspond via the forum with others who have gone through similar journeys.  Now I am three years down the line and doing fine, as I think, are two of my regular correspondents from the beginning as we all went through similar experiences, but, naturally, we are no longer thinking about cancer all the time so our messages are few and far between now, just as it should be!

    Good luck with yours, I look forward to reading it. Just a for your information, I don't mention the names of any of my family or friends, except for the dogs. It could easily upset someone if they found something they had said, or done, published in a public forum. My children are incredibly private and don't use any social media, and they would be furious if they knew some of the things I've said about them on here!

    Christine xx
     

     

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    Hi Christine,

    Thank you so much for replying, and for so much advice—it really is much appreciated!

    I'll definitely be checking out your blog recommendations, including your thread. I think it's so inspiring hearing others' stories, and it makes me especially hopeful when they've come out the other side and are cancer-free!

    That's a very good point, I'll definitely focus on keeping personal details private. Some of my family and friends know about the blog and are very supportive, so that's really helpful—but yes, I'm sure if I included certain details, it might be quite distressing for some!

    Again, thank you so much, and I'm going to go and try to find your thread now.

     

    Paige x

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