anxiuos

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I have a simulater at christies on Friday the the radio therapy begins next week. I also get the results of my first scan since the op. Have to say after being diagnosed with cancer dont you feel everything is magnified. Is it just me or is it evry ache, pain, twitch you just cant help but fear the worst. I daren't say anything to my hubby i dont know how much more he can take. he isnt coping very well. I catch him sometimes just looking at me like its the last time he is ever going to see me. then you start looking into your pension at work making sure you have critical illness cover looking at the mortgage stuff its all very depressing. Then the kids come home from school and the painted smile comes out to play.

I dont sit in on my own thinking bad thoughts and i do feel im very positive but its bloody hard work staying like that all the time. I dont get depressed I have what i call angry moments i feel i could take on the world and win in a fight. Then im ok again. Bizarre. Then you get calls from freinds ask how you are and then start moaning about something trivia. GET a grip i think. Never say it outloud I just listen.

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Lisa,

    Absolutely, we'll have to have a brew in the shop at the Christie!  Not that I am likely to ever find the cafe again in there.  It's like a maze, don't you think?!  I have to be directed everywhere, I'm useless in that place!  I believe my first treatment is 1pm on Friday the 11th.  I'm there on Wednesday next week for my final simulater session, at 12 I think.  All of the times of these blooming appointments is starting to merge in my head!!!  haha.  I have not decided yet whether to just pitch a tent in the car park of the place and live in that whilst all of this is going on.  Would be so much easier!!!

    I've done the joking thing too.  And there have been a few occasions that my partner has looked at me like I've gone a step too far, but surely if anyone is going to get upset or take offense to inappropriate comments it would be me?!  It does help.  I tell you, if it was just miserable and political correctness all day every day I'd end up topping myself!

    Good luck for Monday.  You'll have to let me know what it's like - I'll not be far behind you!

    x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Will definately let you know Emma, my simulator is 1pm today and I see DR Wylie also as i had some scans last week too.

    im gonna see if i can have my treatment appointments around 10am. Miss the rush hour traffic but maybe still get home for lunch and its not taking all off my day up.

    I just need to get things started now, everyone tells you this is very rare but a very aggressive form of cancer. I know then what are you waiting for. (running thin on patience).

    Ive been to christies 4 times now and it doesnt help that ive been to a different department on each arrival. My hubby and I get lost everytime. Have to ask the charming man stood near reception for directions , but I have to say I always find the coffee.