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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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Evening Sonia
If the radiography team at the Christie are as caring as those at the Leeds Cancer Centre were, then you'll love them. Honestly hon, it will make a world of difference to the whole experience and you're likely to make friends with some. They'll give you everything you'll need and won't let you down.
Did you get your mask made today? If not it'll be soon, that's if you're having one, of course, as your treatment could be different to OH's.
You get settled and maybe think about an earlier night as you'll be shattered after today.
Loads of love, sweetheart xxx
No problem hon
Did you say you were having 20 sessions, as OH had 30 and pretty much sailed through. I did all the steering
I think you can ask for eye holes cutting out to combat any claustrophobic tendencies. I'll even post a pic of his mask if you like - no eyeholes in his as we didn't know then.
Hugs my lovely xxx
Sonia, those 6 weeks for us flew by hon, and guess what - we both cried when OH's treatment was finished. We'd made some good, new friends, both staff and patients, and realised we were going to miss them when it ended.
Look on it as a little adventure on the road to recovery.
These are for you sweetie xxx
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