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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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No further treatment dd as far as I know. I am sure there will be follow up appointments and scans.xxx
Thanks Julie and much appreciated ️
It's something I always hope for, that tomorrow will be better but it's debatable, knowing it'll be exactly the same as the previous day. Bloody cancer gets its claws into even those that possibly don't have it.
Enough of my moaning! I'm more concerned about your possible cold and the potential for it holding up your treatment. I really hope it doesn't sweetheart.
You try for a good night and thank you for your support. Big hugs and love xxx
Thanks Gill. I think the cold is definitely on the way out. Feeling better this afternoon so fingers crossed for tomorrow.
It is a *#*# disease that's for sure. Overwhelming completely at times, for everyone...patients and all the family. Let's hope that a cure is found very soon xxx
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