Hi Feasty,

There is no doubt that a cancer diagnosis does change us.

People tend to shy away from illness, so a diagnosis of cancer can quite often scare friends and family away.

When do you start treatment and what are the doctors recommending?

 It has been my experience that I tend to lose friends when I have a bad day and feel sorry for myself, whereas, if I a put on a positive mask they stick by me and support me.

It is early days for you and I’m sure that you have been through a whole gamut of emotions.  At your stage, I felt desolate, angry, depressed, worried about my family, terrified of what might lie ahead of me, crying all the time, feeling sorry for myself, etc. That has settled down as I have had more time to come to terms with my diagnosis (now 6 years).

Rest assured there is always someone here to support you along your journey.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx