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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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Thanks Brian, and you all. I’m a tiny bit sad at missing the wedding, but appreciate this is the way they wanted to do it. They’ll come down to see us soon for a celebration!
We’ve always got on well with our now son in law-they met at uni so it’s about 12 years they’ve been together now and we liked him from the first meeting. They’ve always been good together. Maybe I’ll start hoping for another grandchild now…but they have a lovely cat called Cheese who gets all the attention at the moment!
Sarah xx
In fact, here is Cheese to say hello!

Sarah xx
Hi
I’m recently diagnosed with NETs cancer (nov25) and just having terrible time sleeping at night I average about 3/4 hours a night and my anxiety is bad. I’ve just had a liver embolisation last week and I’m in recovery. Bit more recovery than I thought.
I’ve kids to get to school and my husband works away midweek. Anyway just wondering how you manage night time insomnia do you just get up and catch up with sleep during the day that’s what time trying to do…so im ready for the kids after school l.
if any other NETS Patients out there would love to hear your stories.
I’ve also just found out after my liver embolisation I’ve to go and see my cardiologist urgently as this cancer can affect the heart and my anxiety is worse as it’s next Tuesday.
anyway thank you in advance hope your all ok.
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