I have Cancer

Hi,

I was diagnosed on Friday and I just can't get my head around it. I am trying to be normal on the outside for my family but am shaking constantly on the inside. There are so many what if's and fears that I can't seem to move from the darkest of scenarios. It is actually exhausting.
It's the first time I am admitting how I feel and am grateful for this safe space to do so.

  • Hello Cbry,

                      you have joined a club that no member wants to be a part of, but one that can provide you with support,knowledge and most of all understanding,one positive in what for you currently is a sea of negatives.

     Your distress and fears are those shared previously by the many who are undergoing treatment and those who have come out the other side, and sharing their experiences can be of great benefit to you in your fight to recovery.

                                     At this point l would say the sooner you can accept your position as of now ,stop looking back ,and focus on what lies ahead as calmly as you possibly can, is the one big thing that you can bring to your future treatment. l have no doubt others will join in posting with their suppot,encouragement and suggestions.

                                                                      Yes you face a struggle ahead of you,but many make a recovery,and how you carry yourself from here will make a really big difference.Good luck and l hope your journey goes easier than you are imagining it will at the moment,

                                                                                                                    David

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Hi Cbry,

    Sorry to hear of your diagnosis.  We all know of the devastation and fear that comes with diagnosis.  I've found that it's best not to dwell on the what ifs and just take one stage and one day at a time.  For me, it was surgery, chemo and now targeted therapy.  None of them ended up being as bad as I thought they would be.  You'll find a strength and resilience you never knew you had.  Sometimes you have to let it all out though and this forum is a safe place to do that.  Sending you warmth, hugs and a listening ear whenever you need it.

    Sx