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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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Evening everybody!
I'm here!! What a day - thankfully not as bad as I anticipated but in the last hour I'm getting a handful of mild symptoms.
Chemo cap was a breeze - I only felt cold for first 10mins then had to ask later on if it was cold enough as I thought it should be bothering me more
Managed to cook myself same dinner as last night and got through it all. Lots of water and walked Ned with my son as the sun was going down.
I've just made it into bed and am going to try and watch some tv.
Had a little nausea but anti sickness tablet seems to be doing its job at the moment. The most annoying thing is the tingling in soles of feet and in my arms. I just popped some ice packs in the freezer. Oh and my voice has gone hoarse!
I'm working my way through all of today's messages and am blown away by how many people have asked about me. Thank you so much for your care and concern - it is greatly appreciated xx
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