My mum of 64 was diagnosed 3 weeks ago! Longest 3 weeks ever! She’s fit, healthy and active and also had next to no symptoms. (Swollen leg she is was initially scanned for) but now she has a swollen neck they are linking to the cancer- lymph nodes. We are patiently (well not really) waiting for biopsy results to allow the MDT to decide her fate. The waiting by far is agony. Tomorrow though we haopefully will have some answers
With a busy job (teacher) and young children I’m finding it extremely difficult to manage the rollercoaster of emotions.
I spend all day putting on a brave face, at work, for mum, the kids… and so on… but then bed time comes and I’m utterly shattered but to panic stricken to sleep… any advice would be greatly receive
Hi Kate2908
The time between diagnosis and the next step is really hard and is often described as a rollercoaster. I know I found work where I felt in control as something of a haven but those quiet times where the thoughts run wild - less helpful.
I did a living with less stress course that really helped me. I found I needed to concentrate on the here and now and appreciate what we have rather than worrying about events in the future I could not change. That can be hard for me as I like to plan. The conscious breathing exercises were also a great help. Transcendental mediation though did not really work for me.
If it helps remember you can speak to someone on the helpline here too, it is not just for people with cancer.
<<hugs>>
Steve
