I carried on as normal today. I went out with friends and did what I had to do.
I don't have a diagnosis. I don't know what is wrong. All I have been told is my symptoms could possibly indicate cancer. Do they realise just what they are saying when they use that word? They could also be a number of other conditions that are less 'serious' but my mind does not dare hope for fear of having them dashed.
I want to run away. I want to hide but know that I can't. I have another week to get through.
Friends said I was quiet today - that is unusual for me normally can't shut me up. I am usually the nutter, the 'naughty' one who makes stupid jokes.
Right pull myself together. Hold on to hope.
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