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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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Aw sweetheart. Not the best news and I'm ever so sorry, but they're on the ball and will do what's best for him.
I'm very familiar with feeding tubes, as OH had an emergency tracheostomy and a NG tube for the first month, then a RIG for several more. Try not to worry or get alarmed hon, as I'll give you all the support I can. When you know a bit more about hubby's diagnosis, you could also join the Head and Neck forum. I'm a long time member and the advice and support on there is fab. Never feel alone in all this sweetheart. Sending you both massive hugs xxx
A lion is the same thing I thought at first, or a bear.
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