It's coming up to my 40th birthday, and just this past Wednesday iv been diagnosed with cancer. We don't even know the type yet- just that it's womb related. I am in great pain physically and emotionally. I don't even know how to react. I'm so scared. I was not prepared for this at all.
Hi,I’m sorry you are in pain.I hope something can be done to get it under control.A cancer diagnosis is a shock and it takes time to process the news.The good people in this community will be on hand to support you through.It does tend to become easier emotionally and mentally once you know what you are dealing with.You will have a treatment plan and that helps to focus the mind on recovery.When you are just diagnosed you go through so many emotions it’s a lot to cope with and it’s common to not know how to feel.Look after yourself.Love Jane x
I’m just starting my ‘journey’ too at 59 and three quarters! Thought I’d got IBS but now likely pancreatic. Such a bolt out of the blue.. Scans have happened so quickly which is impressive but overwhelming too.
So just trying to say that ‘I hear you’
Thank you. Yes it's a lot. Iv been having issues for many years with bleeding. Nothings ever shown. Past 6 months excessively worse with extreme pain. And it's come down to this. I had endometriosis down as the cause.
Wishing you all the best my love xx
and you too x
I had years of gynae pain and endometriosis. At the time, a hysterectomy was the best way forward for me.
We might ask ourselves ‘why us?’ but that to me is a waste of thought.
I too wish you all the best xx
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