Hi all
This is my first post. I have gone from zero to 100 in terms of cancer news. I'm 54 and had a Colonoscopy at end November as iron levels were very low. Last week I was diagnosed with bowel cancer which has spread within the abdomen. They've said it is incurable but treatable however every meeting I have with consultants etc seems to get more depressing and I lose more hope. This weekend my oldest son (19) came back from Uni and I had to brace myself to let him and my younger son (16) know. I didn't tell them the full story but they know I have cancer which has spread and I'm going to be having treatment imminently.
I feel very anxious, low and losing hope but trying to hold it together for my sons. I am wondering if counselling would help me? Does anyone have any tips on where to start that process or even a particular counsellor or service?
Also, I guess mostly I'm here for a little bit of hope from what seems like such a lovely group of people. With thanks.
