Hi Deb01,

I'm very sorry to read this. I hope you're getting on OK - it sounds like an incredibly difficult situation, but it sounds as if you are coping well.

Hopefully the appointment this week will provide further clarity and an idea of next steps.

It's great to hear that the medical team were helpful - this of course makes such a difference.

Do have a browse around this forum if you don't get further replies to this post, as there will be many others here who have been through something similar, and I hope you find it useful to speak to others and write your thoughts down here.

Wishing you all the best,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi Deb,

I am so sorry to hear about your news. This is a very scary time, but you will feel better once you find out exactly what type and grade of cancer you have and, you start to have treatment. The way you are feeling at the moment is perfectly normal, and fear of the unknown can lead many of us to expect the worst, but fortunately this seldom happens.

I am delighted to hear that you had a good experience with the hospital staff. Most of them are excellent.

It is never easy to break the news to family and friends, but I'm glad to hear that you have already done this. Can I ask whhat family you have and, what ages are they?

Just be thankful that your daughter's wedding is not this year, but next. It can take up to a year to get all of our surgery and treatment behind us and, start to feel normal again, so you should be fit and well and, ready to enjoy the day to the full when it comes. 

Please don't be tempted to look up the internet. Try to stick to well-respected cancer sites, if you must look things up. Fortunately, you don't have long to wait until Thursday'

I hope that, when you get your diagnosis, the news is as good as it can be for you.

Please keep in touch. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you