Awake and up all night

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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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Kezdc16ad 5 months ago in reply to Soc

Sorry, I am just catching up with the messages from last night.
I think it’s getting like that everywhere now, all the good shops are disappearing. It’s really sad. xx

Kezdc16ad 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

Thank You for explaining that. x

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Kezdc16ad

kez i get to find out what treatment i am getting tomorrow. feeling very nervous.

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Soc

the doctor mentioned radiotherapy. has anyone else had it.

SarahH21 5 months ago in reply to Soc

Hi Soc

I’ve had 32 sessions of radiotherapy for my cancer, but radiotherapy is very different for us all, depending on where the cancer is located-different side effects etc depending on where in the body the treatment is carried out.

Sarah xx

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RayMK 5 months ago in reply to Soc

Hello Soc, I had two weeks of daily medium dose radiotherapy in 2017. It successfully destroyed 95% of a 7cm non-muscle invasive tumour in my bladder. The treatment itself, 5 sessions per week, was completely painless and the machine was not in any way claustrophobia inducing. It only made a softish buzzing sound for 10 seconds or so in various positions during each session. The only mild side effect I had was a runny bottom for a couple of days during the second week. A lot will depend on your dosage, overall duration and the details of your diagnosis as each patient will have a course of radiotherapy tailored to their specific needs. Generally, radiotherapy tends to be a much gentler form of treatment than chemo or surgery. Best wishes, Ray xx

Soc 5 months ago in reply to SarahH21

thank you so much sarah that is very helpful. i am hoping he will tell me tomorrow how many sessions i need.

Soc 5 months ago in reply to RayMK

thank you ray for your reply. also very helpful. sending best wishes to you too.xxx

Ukiboy 5 months ago in reply to Soc

OH had big dose of radiotherapy before she started chemo. Staff were great and she didn't seem to think it was terrible.I can't tell you not to be worried. Anybody would be worried, but it will be over and you'll be back tucking into another Muller corner. We're all with you and supporting you lovely lady.

Soc 5 months ago in reply to Ukiboy

thank you uki it means alot to me to know this group are behind me and supporting me all the way just like you have done the past 6 weeks.xxx