Hello,

To anyone newly diagnosed with cancer,  the world, as you know it stops and it feels like nothing will ever be the same again. You may be overcome with fear that stops you eating and sleeping. We all know, we've all been there  

 This forum is wonderful for getting advice and hearing about other experiences. Knowing you are not alone makes a big difference, 

If you check out the Living with Cancer forum, I think you will be surprised and very pleased to hear lots of positive stories, not only about people who have survived and are now cancer free, but also about those who are living well and happily with their nemesis. This may take away some of the fear of the unknown and allow you to face your treatment from a better perspective.

Best wishes to anyone starting their journey into the unknown and scary world of hospital visits, waiting for information for what feels like forever and possibly unpleasant treatments.  I hope that you will be able to look back, as I am, and think it wasn't the end of the world, after all.

Christine, the Sheltie lady xx