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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 Kez (Kezdc16ad)
I am so sorry to read about your dad - I wish you both all the best at this time - don't worry about us here - look after yourself and Dad.
Kind regards - Brian xx

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Hi again Julie, and no need to reply but I've just replied to a message Eddie sent on our little group.
Yesterday he was pumped up to the eyeballs with transfusions, morphine, paracetamol IVs and the kitchen sink. The potent cocktail has got him well enough for his surgery later today but he asked me to send his love to all the gang here for your lovely wishes.
He especially wants you to know he'll be thinking of you this afternoon Julie, as I told him what you're having done. You don't need to know others personally as we're all in the same boat and only want the best for each other.
Love from OH and me xxx
Aw Uki hon, you wear your heart on your sleeve and that's one of the reasons we all love you - you're not sloppy, ever.
Uki, everyone here is the same love, we all look out for each other and that's brilliant.
Shopping time for us now but you and your OH have the best day and a big fuss for our Pippin, he takes his therapy duties seriously xxx
Hello. Just a quick pop in to say to everyone having tough times that there are a lot of positive vibes coming your way from all the lovely people here and I am adding my hugs to the heap
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