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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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Hand made with a couple of rubbish tools…but my OH said the garden would be transformed for me after my surgery so I could enjoy sitting out, and it was. It’s very pretty at night with lights.
Sarah xx
Thanks Linda! we love it.
Sarah xx
Hi Sonia 
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Great news about Pat and I hope she makes a good, and swift, recovery 
I've just had a look at OH's plan for his RT, but it's only a guide as he'd had surgery prior to treatment and his recovery from that was taken into account.
We went to his initial oncologist's appointment on the Monday where she outlined everything he could expect and then he signed the consent forms for his RT. On the Friday of that week, we went back to hospital where he had scans, tattoos and his mask made. Three weeks after his oncologist appointment his treatment started proper, with 5 sessions Monday to Friday for the next six weeks. As we didn't have a car we opted for patient transport, which was a good experience for us. His radiography team gave him Flamigel RT, a cream that I applied to his neck liberally over the course of his sessions and after, to soothe any burning. It worked a treat and they gave us as many tubes as he needed. They also gave him bottles of a prepared solution to gargle up to 5/6 times a day to prevent ulcers in his mouth and throat. These tips could provide questions you could ask tomorrow maybe.
Ah lovely, I know there's a stigma hanging over HPV patients, but it's only held by those ignorant of the full facts - something you'll never find on these forums.
Don't stay up too late tonight sweetheart, as you'll need your best listening head on for tomorrow. Hopefully your handsome boy will be able to go with you. Hugs and love sweetie xxx
Pity we don’t really have a drink very often!
Sarah xx
