Just want to say hello

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Hi just want to say hello

never thought I would find myself here. It's quite shock! My diagnosis was 8 weeks ago when I went in for emergency surgery. Have been trying to get my head round it. I am on Raltitrexed chemo 2nd cycle of 8. This second time I've had chemo as I had stage 3 bowel cancer 2019.  I am both tearful and angry. I find it really difficult to get it out of my head but you all sound cheerful and optimistic I hope I become the same.

  • Hi there welcome to the group we are a great bunch of friends on here and will support you in good times and bad xxx

    Flippen
  • We are all cheerful and optimistic at times. Most of us are angry tearful and afraid at times. This forum accepts you which way you are feeling and there will usually someone that’s been in a similar position and can offer an opinion 


    Richard

    be safe, be nice, be you 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi, welcome to the group. A fair amount of whistling past the graveyard goes on here, it's true. You've got to laugh.

    How are you coping with the chemo this time? Sounds like you have lots of experience to share with us.

    Take care.

    Stuart x 

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hey MM

    Just pile in here - woes, worries, extracting the mick from Norberry (why not? EVERYONE else does!!)

    Occasional rant... and plenty of interesting sections like TVMan's gardening world or the marvellous pet pictures...

    & aside from the obvious culprits (myself included here...) , some very lovely, helpful people with a wealth of experience to share and help smooth the way...

    Welcome

  • Hi

    We all recognise that feeling of shock. You will get your head around it eventually, and at least having had chemo before you have some experience to draw on - hope it was an ok one. This group is a good one, plenty of activity and good advice if you need it, and support if you just want to rant.

    xx

  • And just read your profile - no wonder you are feeling angry and tearful - you have had more than your fair share of bad luck with your health. You are clearly a trooper though as you have got through it all so far.

    x

  • Welcome Missymoo2

    You really have been through the mill but you’re in good company.

    Probably not much consolation but we do our best!

    Patmart

  • Hi thank you for your welcome. Life is so up and down at the moment. I read your profile and you sound a courageous lady. I have had ovarian cancer too, and a rare one. Have had a rough few days but are on the up now. Fingers crossed. That's about all we can do.

    Missymoo2

  • Wow I've read your profile and you sound amazing. Definitely an optimist. Sometimes it's so hard to be positive. Our families and friends want to see a smiling face and I have one I keep in the drawer for those occasions. May you continue to thrive.

    Missymoo2

  • Hi I love the phrase " whistling past the graveyard" it really made me smile. I wish I had no run ins with cancer. I feel like it's stalking me and each time it gets stronger and I struggle more. Am sure everyone on this site is familiar with that feeling. Best wishes to you.

    Missymoo2