It's almost a year since i was diagnosed with Stage2 skin cancer and 7 months since surgery and thankfully an all clear outcome. My question is how do i start living again? I've been left with a large area on my scalp that required a skin graft and my hair wont grow back.i have to tie my hair back to cover it and i've been advised to wear a hat and to avoid being out 11 to 2. I never sat in the sun, always wore factor 50 all be it i didnt always wear a hat. I'm left feeling concerned each time I'm out. I feel self concious about the large bald patch and i suppose my self confidence has taken a knock. Everyone says dont worry you cant see the bald patch but i feel like ive lost the person i was before the cancer and that those around me think i should be grateful i've been given the all clear, which i am but i just cant lift my mood. Any help would be much appreciated.
Hi Lyn, sorry for the link not working but it looks like there has been some changes in the cyber world (way above my understanding) making that link not work........ THIS LINK should now take you to the blog.
When I started my cancer journey back in 1999 our 2 daughters were in their teens...... now we have 2 Son in Laws and the four girls.
These were all in the back pages of my note books...... we now have great-grandchildren on the list 
...... a statement of faith that I will see this.
Hi PeterW good to know that the paper was helpful.
The cancer journey is split into 3 sections. The first is the diagnosis process with the second being the treatment……. the first 2 sections are well covered by our amazing NHS but the final section is not…….. most people are left adrift often with a lack of information and support….. many people will have to stumble through this part but a community like this can help flatten the road out a touch.
