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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 has scans next week. Already getting Scanxiety.
is the scan that's causing the anxiety or the results?
H
Congratulations on finishing Radiotherapy Kez.
Hi thara123.
Welcome to the Commumity.
I've been in this about 2 months now Dingg and also didn't have any issues before. Just going along, working hard, out and about. One day at work, next in hospital for a bone biopsy!
I still wake up and think this isn't my life, what happened to my old life? Although my cancer is treatable, it's not curable and I'll be making major changes when/if I get through the treatment. The whole thing was a massive shock and I still at times, can't believe it's me and my life now.
But it is and I'm grateful for the support and care I've got from the doctors and nurses at the hospital, and the massive amount of research our amazing scientists do to try to get rid of this horrible disease.
It's definitely like grief, losing your old life but there will be good things in your new life Dingg. It's just hard to see at the moment. You've been through a lot recently but it sounds like your OH is settling down now and responding which is brilliant news. He'll be home soon. Try to stay positive my friend (easier said than done I know!) Make sure you get some rest this evening. Things are always clearer after a sleep. You are stronger than you think, you've got this Dingg! 
Sending hugs xxxx
Delighted to hear Hubby is doing well.
With everything you’ve both been through recently it’s not surprising that it feels like a dream you’ll never wake up from but as Gill said you’ll learn how to adapt and carry on.
Take good care of yourself.
Daisy53. xx
