Hi there ..

You've come to the right place ... we can't make it go away .. but we can deffinatly hold your hand hunny .. and the thing is, we've all been there .. we know just how scary it is esp in the beginning..

I know your overwhelmed right now .. it's like being put on the scariest rollercoaster and holding on tight coz you can't jump off ... l know it's unbearable because of your young babies ..

But cancer wants you to panic, lay down and stay there ... although you will have those feelings , if you can come back up and put these boxing gloves on, I'm vertually sending you mine ... so get them on, get in that ring and take it on .. I thought my grade 3 breast cancer last year was a death sentence. . Even planned my funeral .. but I got those boxing gloves on and I'm trying every day to kick cancers butt ...

I hope you have family around you .. but there's so many of us on here on the same rollercoaster as you .. wer here whenever you need someone who understands .. hold on tight , it's gonna be a bumpy ride, but you can do this .. your braver then what you think ..  treatments come along way .. and im still here 13 months on and doing good ... sending you a big big hug .. Chrissie

Always here if you wanna vent or just chat ... Chrissie x

Hey I’m really sorry to read your news and yes it’s very scary.  I had bowel cancer 3 yrs ago age 45.  You have to remain calm if at all possible what for confirmation of further diagnosis or you will really work yourself up into a frenzy.  Waiting is awful I can relate. Try deal with one day and one situation at a time.  I hope you have someone with you at the hospital.  Trust me though you not alone.  

Look forward to hearing your progress ️ Big virtual hugs

JBee

Thought I’d just add my welcome to you, even though I’m sure you really don’t want to be here. You’re in the right place. There are people here who know exactly what you’re going through. 

Its  good advice to just take one step at a time and work towards that step one day at a time. It’s hard to do in the beginning but you can do it. Just don’t look too far ahead. Waiting is always the most difficult. And every new test and treatment seems to take a long time. Hospitals have their own timeline. You sit twiddling your thumbs and they don’t seem to be doing anything. Try to put that out of your mind. Let them get on with it while you try to distract yourself. Have you someone in the hospital to talk to, family,, or friend or even another patient that you could chat to about anything? That hopefully will pass time. Tomorrow is Monday so hopefully the wheels will start rolling again and you’ll get your scan. 

Come back here anytime to talk. There is usually someone around to respond. I’m sending a virtual squeeze from my hand to yours.

Sundial

Hi there. Sorry to hear of your diagnosis but get all the facts of your cancer, ask loads of questions so you're well informed as that's how I coped. It made me feel a little more in control.

It is beyond words to describe what we feel when we hear the "c" word - it is a *******! The waiting game is really hard and the hospitals are not great in places but you're in the system now and being treated - that is the main thing and hold onto that. One day and one step at a time. Your little ones love you so draw some strength in that you have so many to love and who love you back.

Rest as this is your time. I remember when my 2 were little - I never had time to cut my nails so hun sit back and take advantage of doing nothing. Take that time to cuddle with the little ones, play games, draw and talk to them. There is nothing in this world that can replace that therapy. One day at a a time. Focus on that and you got this. Get the scan over with then tackle the results. So that's another day but it's not here yet so don't think about it. We do have to realign and change the flow of our thoughts and our lives going through this journey.

But like I said you are in the system and are going to be treated. You got this so focus on the love as we are very lucky - that's all that matters. We are always here so rant, vent, laugh, cry as we get it. Take it easy.

Hi, I am new here to waiting for my appointment, but as a medic I fear the worse. I think its the not knowing. I have had symptoms for 8 months now and I am scared stiff. I have children and it scares me to think I wont see them grow and mature. I have not told anyone my fears yet till my diagnosis, but is terrible waiting. Keeping my chin up and laughing with my children and others but, behind closed doors crying and worrying about all the things I need to do if its bad news. I think it might help to talk to someone xx. I guess for me its having a fight I cannot win. I am trying to keep possitive but. its diffucult. I am trying not to dwell on it and am spending as much time with my children enjoying my time with them. I do find myself looking at things differently and saying " its not that bad, dont worry" Things that would have stressed me before do not now.  I am thinking of you and hope its good news.  

You are not alone, I have stage 3 rectal cancer. I only have one child and i will not be able to have more. I will start chemo and radiation in a few days. 6 weeks 5 times a week. Believe me when I tell you that we will Beat this cancer. We are young and strong and you are blessed with two beautiful babies. I am not going to lie, its just scary as hell but we will succeed! Remember You have cancer, cancer doesnt have you!! Lets fight together and I am here if you need to talk!

I just wanted to send you positive thoughts and best wishes. I agree and will happily chat. I am very scared too but lets hope