hi ... I went to my Gp with a different problem , but after discussion and blood test he was worried about bowel problem. Time then quickly moved on to scopes and. CT scan and surgery .. where all cancer was removed.
i feel like I have been in a dream and not coping too well with the what ifs ..
has anyone else felt like this ?
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us.
It sounds as though your medical team were on the ball and that is good as in a lot of cases time drags on for so long before anything is done. A cancer diagnosis brings a lot of stress and confusion and yes, its like a bad dream that you can not get away from....... but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot and will reduce the whirlwind wind that is rushing in your head.
We do have lots of support groups that are Cancer specific and also ones that are general Cancer experience groups.
Have look through them and when you want to connect with people who understand the journey you are on join the group(s)
Follow the links above and join the group(s) by hitting the ‘Join the Group’ tab just under the main group name and it is worth indicating how you want to receive email notifications when someone answers your posts.
Go to the 'Start a Discussion' tab just under the main group name and set up your own Discussion and introduce yourself to the group - you could just copy an paste what you have in this first post.
You can also have a look through the various threads by going into the ‘Discussions’ section.
You may find our various Macmillan Support Line Services to be helpful - call them on 0808 808 00 00 This free service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link.
We also have our ‘Ask an Expert’. section where you can post questions to our mostly Volunteer Experts but please allow 2 working days to get a reply.
Talking to people face to face can help a lot so check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area or a Maggie’s Centre as these folks are amazing.
When you feel up to it try putting some information in your profile. This really helps others when answering. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. Just click on YOUR username, select 'Edit Profile'. Put as much or as little in your profile and you can amend it at any time - you can see members profiles by hitting our forum names.
All the very best.
