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“Getting a cancer diagnosis is extremely stressful, and that brings a whole load of emotions, and lack of sleep certainly does not help. I think many of us have periods of insomnia. I experienced a long period of not sleeping. I could go off to sleep quite quickly, but after an hour I would find myself wide awake again, and would spend the rest of the night getting frustrated because I couldn't sleep."
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Just adding my uncle was in the navy and smoked and drank and was never ill, hubby did neither.
I think cancer is complex and one day it will be curable for all and probably a vaccine l bet.
But for now we will get through this. I'm having a stressful few days but getting thrte x
Hope you are ok x
True. OH never smoked or drunk alcohol. Healthy food, lots of water. Just ended up being a genetic mutation. Interestingly enough, yesterday, I read an article saying they think lung cancer may be linked to having had COVID. Who knows. I suppose we're all looking for some meaning and there is not. But through this I've encountered some beautiful caring people on here who I'll always keep in touch with
Come on love. Let's see if I can take your mind away by telling you about my morning.
OH developed a slight rash below his neck stoma and upper chest a few days ago, but last night it became red, angry and weeping pus so I tended to it and this morning it has calmed slightly. But I want him looking at so started by ringing his ENT clinic. No joy there as his team are on leave or training. I contacted someone else and after a chat I told her I'd ring the GP - they close at 1 pm. Aaggh! But I cajoled the receptionist and got put on the Doc's list. Waiting for a call back now so playing the waiting game. If all else fails a trip to A& E calls. It's like mission impossible but agent vampira won't be thwarted.
There - did that distract you a little bit hon? I promise I wasn't whining xxx
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