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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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Oh Annette, how sad that you lost your brother to this disease and for it to have happened so quickly. That must have been incredibly difficult and very scary for you.
I went and read your profile-what a story of resilience and strength-no wonder your oncologist calls you her miracle patient. I’m in awe of what you’ve been through, and you still maintain such a wonderful attitude-you are a remarkable person.
It must seem so cruel that your husband has had to go through cancer too-life can just simply feel very unfair at times. I hope he’s doing as well as he can be, but what a formidable force you must be by his side!
Sarah xx
Hi Gill
I looked up Active Together and discovered it is actually available in Doncaster and Bassetlaw which I didn’t know about! It doesn’t cover my type of cancer but good that they’re trying to increase their range of people who could benefit from this in the future.
Sarah xx
Haha-the “very nosy” comment made me laugh! According to the website, participants can take part on the basis of a very limited number of cancers. I’ll just wait for you to get an update and let us know so we find out more information.Well done for being our scout on the ground!
Sarah xx
I know Eddie has done a number of complementary therapies and exercise classes run at the Aurora Centre in Worksop as he’s recommended them to me. I wondered if he was because he had done a number of courses and they were giving someone else the opportunity to take part, but I’ve no idea. But it does say for our centre in Bassetlaw it’s for patients with colorectal, lung and upper GI cancers, so maybe it’s restricted because of that? I wouldn’t qualify to get on it for my own cancer, despite the fact I need to use a wheelchair, but I’d probably be ruled out for my lack of ability to move/walk anyway.
The campervan bird box is out of harm’s way now until a repair can be achieved so it's now merely an ornament! Birds can be fussy creatures-it took them a long time to decide it was safe to have the feed we put out!
I’ve come to bed but expect not to sleep much-I have a gp appointment tomorrow, so will no doubt have that on my mind, but I am tired. I’ll see how I go!
Sarah xx
