Just realised I have not blogged since I started my treatment for head and neck cancer, back in June.
Never would have thought the time would pass so quickly; and although there were many times I struggled, I really feel that I have turned a corner and I am getting my life back.
Within the last week I have found my energy levels starting to rise and can now take my dog for a walk and do a number of seemingly simple tasks that would have been impossible previously. I have spoken with my work colleagues and am going to start working from home for a couple of hours a day to combat boredom in the coming days and help me get back into 'work mode'. I also find myself subsconsciously planning tasks as my brain starts to appreciate my new found energy.
I still have my issues, including a visit back to hospital next week to have a small operation on my mouth which will no doubt cause me pain and some eating issues; but I now know I can cope.
Other issues revolve more about coming to terms with the changes in my body post treatment, some of which may be permanent. Rather than struggle to resolve these issues myself, I have arranged a meeting with a psychologist specialising in cancer care to help me develop coping strategies and ways of allowing me to express my true feelings and condition in ways that are positive and understandable to friends and family. This is something I have not been able to do until now, causing a good deal of misunderstanding and frustration in the process.
I do not presume that I am anything special but I do hope that anyone who is about the embark on a similar journey or who is finding the going tough can take some reassurance that with help and support you will get through and soon find that life can return to 'normal', whatever that is!
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
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