Hi ValP,

Sending you a massive hug, you are definitely not alone. A lot of us on this site identify with how you are feeling as we've been there. The one thing I think most would agree with is that the waiting for test results etc is the worst!! I could barely breathe, when I was in that position but once you know, even if it's not the best news, you can start to rationalize things. Knowledge is power. I think we have a tendency to catastrophise these situations, we automatically jump to the worst possible scenario. Even if you're facing a cancer diagnosis, you will get treatment and these days, there's so much they can do. There's always the possibility that it's not cancer, don't forget that. 

Best wishes 

Jane x

Hi ValP,

Sending you a massive hug, you are definitely not alone. A lot of us on this site identify with how you are feeling as we've been there. The one thing I think most would agree with is that the waiting for test results etc is the worst!! I could barely breathe, when I was in that position but once you know, even if it's not the best news, you can start to rationalize things. Knowledge is power. I think we have a tendency to catastrophise these situations, we automatically jump to the worst possible scenario. Even if you're facing a cancer diagnosis, you will get treatment and these days, there's so much they can do. There's always the possibility that it's not cancer, don't forget that. 

Best wishes 

Jane x

Hi Jane 

Thanks for getting back to me, I told my kids last night and honestly feel a little better, knowing they will be with me too has really helped, I never doubted they wouldnt but I didnt want to tell them as didnt want to hurt them but they have been amazing.  I must have got motherhood correct as they are good kids x