Confused and numb - just been diagnosed with skin cancer and feel like my cancer isn't important. Struggling with mixed emotions

I have just been diagnosed with skin cancer. 1 on my forehead which started from a cut whilst in hospital 2 years ago and another on my arm from a insect bite. I'm going through mixed emotions at the minute. Anger, confusion, worry, numbness and guilt. I feel guilt for having all these emotions when other people are going through a lot bigger cancers than this. I feel like my cancer isn't important? Im getting very confusing emotions and I'm not good at opening up to family because i don't like upsetting anyone. I also know its not good to bottle things up. 

  • Hi Juliemh, I am sorry you are feeling the way you are feeling but you have every right to, your feelings are so important.  I hope you can get support from everyone on here, you need to find an outlet especially if you are shielding others from upset.  Cancer is a word that instills so many thoughts, feelings and emotions and the journey really is a rollercoaster.  There are always others that are worse off, in a worse position etc but then also others who are better off, in a better position.  Just like some people deal really well with their emotions, others need more support.  Please don't be too hard on yourself and do what is right for you.  

    Sending positive thoughts x

  • Angel-1 ️ thankyou so much for your reply it means a lot. Xx