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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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Good morning Spicy, and a warm welcome to our group.
Sweetheart, I'm assuming your grandmother has got a cancer diagnosis and that's the reason your sleeping is suffering? If that's correct then try your best to support gran in any way you can as no doubt she'll appreciate that very much.
If gran has a treatment plan talk with her about it if that's possible, and decide together on ways to make her more comfortable and relaxed. If you've got family support even better as then you'll all be able to help each other out.
If this is all new to you, don't worry hon, as you can come here and talk about it too - we don't bite! 
I looked on your profile and saw you've already joined the family and friends group, so they'll be able to provide extra support. Just know that you're not alone and there are many here who'll understand how you feel.
Sending you warm hugs xxx
Aww, that’s fantastic. So glad that you had an amazing time. Yeah, we are not a bad bunch. 
If anyone has a bucket list, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo is definitely something to put on it. The experience is amazing. x
Hello Jeffrey
The biopsy is required to obtain some cancer cells and to check on how aggressive they are (Your Gleason Score) and also to check the cell type. There are some prostate cancer cells (cribriform) which again can be more aggressive.
You really need the biopsy to get a full diagnosis
Here are our notes n the biopsy:
If you tell them you had a bad experience with the first one they will understand - you can ask to have it with sedation but you need to know how aggressive your cancer is.
Best wishes - Brian.
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