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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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Sorry to know this, l get it, we've had things like this happen, l don't know why.
A particular expert was meant to carry out my husbands endoscopy but when we arrived they weren't there it was a regular operator and we travelled quite a distance to the hospital
I think things aren't perfect but despite all the mistakes made l guess at least they can treat people. When my grandpa had cancer in the 70s there was much less help .
I am sorry you went through that, its hard sitting there not knowing what's coming. I'm new here but there are really good folk on here to talk to when it doesn't make much sense.
Hope you have a reasonable evening.
I'm going to check on my husband he's loosing so much weight as we wait for surgery, no biopsy result til next week, we've been waiting 10 days.
The very best of luck for your surgery. Take a day at a time. xx
Thanks my theory is I've been a palliative carer of family members one after the other and l think stress has made the menopause worse somehow just because it was 4 family members close together probably l took on too much but don't regret it just tried my best
I'm sure you did lovey, and no doubt stress played a part in making you feel worse. It's got a horrible knack for doing that.
I really feel for you, waiting for those results. When the wait for OH's surgery entered the seventh week, I was convinced the cancer would be attacking his whole body! Of course, I didn't know better then and was thinking all sorts. You won't have long to wait now sweetheart.
If I was you, I'd have a word with hubby's team about his weight loss and see what they advise. If he can only swallow liquids, he'll maybe lack some nutrients and protein. It won't do any harm to give them a nudge, and if it eases your minds it's all to the good.
Hugs sweetheart xxx
Want to give your OH a big hug. I think like I said to you before. The pressure valve blows sometimes. My son always says I've not got to dwell on the past and compare it to now as it could drive me mad. It's getting used to the new normal l. Easier said than done.
We went on a walk this afternoon foraging for Cleaver. It's supposed to be gone for the immune system and draining the lymph glands.
Thanks so much for your support and kind words. It really helps.
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