and How does it make you feel?
I've just been reading an article that says that stigmatised (eg lung and liver) cancers and embarrassing cancers, (basically in any area of the body that people find difficult to talk about, cervical and anal cancer are two examples) don't receive anything like the funding that the more popular ones receive. Even though the popular ones have very good survival rate percentages. Lack of awareness is shocking as well
It doesn't make sense as often times its the embarrassing/stigmatised ones that are usually the most deadly.
I myself have lung cancer and have already noticed a different attitude towards me from friends, compared to when mutual friends have had, for instance, breast cancer.
I dont smoke, except briefly in my early twenties. I have always looked after myself and until recently regularly ran half marathons
I wonder whether anyone will be baking cakes for me?
Doubt it somehow.
I know I sound bitter and would never voice these thoughts in public, but thought this was a safe space to do so.
And I wonder what others thoughts are on this.
I personally think that people, no matter which cancer they have, are all entitled to kindness, compassion and above all - non judgement.
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Hi Angela
Sorry to hear you were having a rough day…hope it’s a bit better today. Glad to hear you’re getting some counselling, and I really hope it’s helpful for you. Holiday was pretty much a disaster due to us having some cold/flu thing and being freezing in the heat and stuck in the hotel for 6 days. But never mind-the view was lovely from the balcony! 
Sarah xx
Still not right Angela and that’s 2 weeks now, but getting there. We had some tremendous thunderstorms in Majorca-really spectacular, and some rain but also some lovely weather. Unfortunately being stuck in the room meant we didn’t get to make much of our holiday at all, but it’s just one of those things.
I’ve heard good things about the “move better” courses, but unfortunately it’s not something I could take advantage of-hopefully you’ll see a real benefit in your mental health too doing this.
I think I’ve had to accept that I’m never going to be the person I was before my diagnosis-too much has changed, and I’ve been through too much to ever be the same person again, but that’s ok. It’s just a very different life now for me.
Sarah xx
I know about the " life after cancer," but I feel ike I'm just not dealing,I'm sure I'll feel better soon,n bummer for Ur holidays 
xx
I honestly don’t see how you can be the same again after your life has been turned upside down and inside out by a cancer diagnosis. It’s so hard. I’ve had my cancer recur once, which was bad enough, but always at the back of my mind is what if it comes back again? I know my options would be very limited. I really hope your scans show successful results.
Sarah xx
Really hope things improve for you, Angela. I don’t think anyone understands unless they’ve been through this whole process of diagnosis and treatment and the fear which never truly leaves you.
It was definitely a bummer with the holiday but I have one more booked this year so we’ll see how that goes. Can’t say I’m looking forward to it, and it will be a long time before I think about booking another one!
Sarah xx
