Feeling overwhelmed...

Hello Hightower07 

A warm welcome to the online Community - although I am so sorry to find you joining us - I am Brian one of the Community Champions here on the online Community.

The Community is divided into cancer specific groups and I would advise you to join our testicular cancer group where you will "meet" others on the same or similar journey - here's the link that you need:

Testicular cancer forum 

Once you click on the link I have provided and the page opens click on "join" at the bottom of the page and you can then introduce yourself in the " New Here - Say Hello" section - you can copy and paste the post above or post something new.

We do have our support line for you on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm 7 days a week) it's worth giving them a call.

We have a couple of other groups you may consider joining and we do have this group 

Emotional support forum 

And if you just want to chat with others affected by cancer (I have Prostate cancer) we chat away here:

 Awake and up all night (even though it's evening!).

I hope the above helps - my son had a testicle removed in just the same circumstances so you are not alone! I know just where you are at this time!

If you need any further help or help in navigating the Community please do get back to me.

Best wishes - Brian.

I’m sorry you have to have this struggle. It’s very normal to think and feel that way after a diagnosis. It’s physically altering to go through surgery and mentally difficult trying to pretend you are simply back to normal. I am in my second battle with cancer and have quarterly PET scans to check the status and or progression in my bones. When I start to worry I remind myself that if and when there is a bad report I will have to deal with it but until that time it can wait. It’s not worth living in that fear until absolutely necessary. You can’t completely forget it’s an underlying issue but you can decide to protect your moments. I understand completely. Are you getting regular scans? 

Hi, thanks for replying. I had a CT scan 2 weeks ago and have a 4 month review on the 4th August with the care team at Preston. Deep down I know the likely hood thats its spread or will spread are low but its always there in my mind. Ive suffered with anxiety in the past which probably isn't helping but the past 4 months have built to a point where I've started to struggle mentally. I know ill get there though...

Hello Hightower07 

I can understand that your anxiety levels are up waiting for scan results.

Do give our Support Line a call on 0808  808 00 00. (8am to 8pm 7 days a week) they can help you with your anxiety.

Best wishes - Brian.