Facing cancer alone

Hi Pippa1,It is hard on your own.I recovered from major surgery alone and it was difficult to stay positive It helped being part of this online community.I used to write down three small things I wanted to achieve each day which was useful for motivation.If I have something I need to tidy up in the house or garden and it’s a larger job I take before and after photos.I started this after my mother died and I was clearing the house.It was a huge job and I found it depressing.Taking the photos helped me to keep going.I don’t think people have much idea how hard it is when you don’t have lots of family and friends for encouragement.You will find an inner strength to get through.Keep posting in this community there are some lovely supportive people who will help.Love Jane x

Hi Jane

Thank you so much for your comment. Sorry you have had to deal with your mother passing.

I have started to make headway on my bucket list in little steps. 

But its incredibly isolating knowing what to do for the best. I'm in between surgery and scans following a rare mixed sarcoma diagnosis.

I get frustrated because I can't do what I used to do. In all honesty, I'm not sure how I got this far without support.

Finding strength when you feel like the world is going on without you while you spend so much time waiting is hard.

Thank you x

I can relate to the frustration.Have you found much support on these boards ? 

Thanks and yes I have. I think it's because my cancer is so rare that it's been hard to accept. Dr. Google isn't the best answer but when I have not had my questions answered ,that's where I have turned to