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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 been talking to a tesco delivery driver a friend of hers is only 54 and has stage 4 breast cancer which has spread to her bones. We were talking about how do you tell your family and friends. I didn't tell my daughter for 3 months after I found out. Didn't want to upset her. Finally my son said he was going to tell her if I didn't. Luckily she has been very supportive.
Thank you Gill. I just couldn't bring myself to tell my daughter. I feel awful now that she was the last to know. I knew she would take it badly and she did. I have always been open and honest with the rest of my family. I just had to come to terms with it myself. Hugs and love back to you.xxx
Don't worry about it hon, and I'm sure your daughter is on side with your decision now. It's a tough one and none of us know what we'd do unless we were in the same position.
You're in a much better place than you were when you first joined and that's the main thing.
Well my lovely, it's that time again so I'll have to go for a while. Enjoy the rest of your evening and a Muller if the fancy takes you hugs xxx
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