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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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I told my best friend too. Then I told 2 other friends, people I’d known for years, and got blame and judgement and no real sympathy.
Guess where they are in my life now? Yep-right out of it, and lesson learned. I don’t take any prisoners-I just need people who love me, understand me and can listen without any judgement. So my closest friend is still my closest friend, and I think every day about how kind she is to me. Others, even after more than 40 years of friendship have been moved out of my circle.
You just do what’s right and comfortable for you.
Sarah xx
It might be different for you, but planning treatment can take a bit of time. If there’s any questions you can think of to ask at your appointment, ask them. It’s good to jot down some questions before you go and make sure you completely understand what you’re being told. I know I missed a few things because I was in a bit of a dither when I was first diagnosed.
Sarah xx
Hello SarahH21
You may see me next week as it's "Volunteer's Week" and I have recorded a couple of videos. I am not sure if they are for Macmillan Internal use or if they will end up somewhere in public!!
Like you I have told people about my cancer - at first I was hesitant to do so but realised the more men who were aware of the symptoms of Prostate Cancer the more will I hope go for a PSA test. (Most men think it's "the finger up the bum" Digital Rectal Examination that is the only test).
As you say - you do what's right for you - I started my journey off with 10 days in hospital and nearly died in the process - so when I came out, most people were curious!!
I try and do right and respect other's opinions BUT I find if you don't have cancer or you aren't the partner of someone who has a diagnosis there's a 50:50 chance you won't understand.
The other week a friend was asking how I was - I said great but have a CT scan Monday afternoon. He thought about it and his reply was "tell them you aren't going, it's a Bank Holiday and it's your day off".
Life goes on..........
Kind regards - Brian.
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