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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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Hello Amber, welcome to the forum although I'm sure you are saddened by your uncle's diagnosis. Has he been given a treatment plan or is he still waiting for results of tests? Waiting for results can take longer than any of us would like. It can be an anxious time. I hope he receives more information soon. In the meantime, feel free to ask questions on here. We will try to point you in the right direction on general matters. Medical comments can only be from our own experience so always seek guidance from your uncle's cancer team so that the answers are relevant and from qualified people. If you simply want to vent or chat that's fine too. One of the mods may be able to link you to a forum which is specifically for cancers in the tongue and throat area if you would like to join their discussions as well. Best wishes. Ray x
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