Are you having trouble sleeping?
Sleep problems may be caused by how you’re feeling emotionally, or as part of the side effects for cancer treatment. If you find it hard to have a good sleep, you’re not alone. The Online Community is here to support you 24/7.
“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."
Community member, ‘Pancreatic cancer’ group
This discussion thread is for members who:
Be a part of the supportive Community in this discussion thread.
Yes. Fiddled around a bit and got it sorted. Went into Dalbeattie this afternoon and talked to a lovely lady about her husband's upcoming surgery for bowel cancer and his stoma. She wants us to come in every Friday for a chat. Another lady who was 90 was there and she lives in a house next to the beach in Portling. Said we could pop into hers as well.
That sounds lovely, and it's great that you've connected with the locals. Definitely visit the lady in Portling if possible, and she might allow you to take photos of her beach side house. A dream of ours
I don't know how long you're on holiday for Uki, but keep having the best time and breathe in loads of that wonderful sea air xxx
Hi Sonia and thanks so much for letting us know sweetheart.
The best thing is you know now, so can start to prepare and get everything in order. You're having the same as OH - surgery and then RT. My mindset with him was get the bugger out and let the treatment mop up. You can do it my lovely and we'll all help you, promise.
Lots of love and hugs lovely xxx
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007