hello bill-t.... are you ok, do you want to talk, and share, i hope you are ok....were all here i know it can be difficult to put all the first words down, it will help, take your time, best wishes.....
Hi there bill-t, welcome to the forum. We all have been where you are and it is really difficult to put into words what may be going on for you. When you feel comfortable telling us a little more about yourself, come back in and get some support of other forum members. The people on this forum are really caring and supportive and we understand what happens when a person gets a diagnosis of cancer, or a person's loved one gets it. It is a really scary time, but it does help to communicate with others who are dealing with a similar problem. We also can learn a lot from each other about cancer and get some ideas on how and where to get more information if we need it.
I hope you will feel comfortable in writing back in and telling us a little bit about your situation.
Its just over 2 weeks since they found a tumour , I have had a ct scan and the results are not good . The tumour is in my oesphegus is T4 and its already spread to my lungs and diapham . I have been told that its not cureable . I am waiting for additional test results on the type of cancer - then i will met the onlogist , the very best i can hope for is that chemo will reduce the tomours and give me some more time and hopefully allow me to eat more normally .
I'm only 61 and to be told that your live is coming to an end is not an easy thing to hear , 3 weeks ago the only problem i had was difficulty eating - i've lost 2 1/2 stone in wieght good job i was over weight to start with .
Its not easy to find anything positive to say , I'm trying to come to terms with it
Hi Bill, I'm glad you decided to write back in and tell us a little more about your diagnosis. I know it doesn't sound good, but I am hoping they can do something to alleviate some of your symptoms and hopefully, keep you alive for a little longer. I have been dealing with cancer now for 7 years and it has not been an easy road for sure, but I'm still here. I have been told though, that I'm now at the end of the road as well. Hard news to hear for sure. I guess I have come to terms with it to some degree anyway, as I certainly can't do anything about it. What I'm trying to do is make the most of what I can still do and enjoy, and what I can no longer do, I have to let it go. I didn't come to this acceptance overnight however, and it really was a process that took time and much soul searching. You are only 61 yrs. old and you are younger than me, and you're right, you are too young to die. No matter the age though, dying with cancer at any age is not something anyone would choose to do.
Take the best care of yourself that you can and eliminate all other stresses in your life as much as possible. If you feel the need to access emotional support through counselling, then go for it. Its' nothing to be ashamed of and can give you tools to navigate this journey of cancer that has knocked the wind out of stronger people than you and I. Anytime you need to offload, come on here to the forum and "talk" about your fears and emotions. All of us have had those moments and take my word for it, it does help. I wish you well as you go through process. It is a challenge for sure. Come back and let us know how you are doing.
