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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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Hello Sonia (Soc )
I am sure you will be fine. I had my radiotherapy at The Christie in Oldham - walking distance!!
Here's a thread you may want to read - not everything will help you but you may pick up some tips.
What you wish you had known before starting Radiotherapy?
Kind regards - Brian.
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Good luck with the radiotherapy Sonia. You're brave and have got this! It's understandable you're going to be nervous but the nurses will look after you. Once you've done one, you'll know what to expect.
I know what you mean about it being a long day and I haven't even been out!! Just felt very emotional and ended up just sobbing this evening. It could be the high dose chemo I had or a reaction to what's happened recently.
Hopefully, we'll both get a good night's sleep and have a better day tomorrow 
xxx
Good luck with the radiotherapy Soc. xxx
Good luck with your GP's appointment tomorrow Frazzled. Sending hugs. xxx
