Just really need to talk, was diagnosed properly 18th had left upper lobe removed feb 21, as it was so aggressive and the cancer was found by chance before I got any major systems, I’m still finding it all hard to process, how quick and the fact that how extremely lucky I am all because I had a panic attack and said I had chest pain they did a X-ray and found a shadow. Without that I’m sure I would not be here today. and how guilty I am here and so many have died, suppose working in a hospital doesn’t, I have pain still in my chest, my shoulder is numb, and around my ribs hurt badly, I’m back at work full time but find it a struggle... even a walk across the car park and I’m struggle for breathe and the is just making it worse, I feel really down and everything seems all doom and gloom or that how I feel, some one said to me the other that I need to embrace the new me, minus the lung and all as with it I would be dead... but I find it so so hard to embrace anything.... sorry for the moan, the whole feeling down, but family don’t understand, friends don’t, they just see me here, which i suppose is the point,
thank you for letting me get this of my chest....
mic xx
Hi Mic,
Welcome to the forum although I am really sorry for the reason you had to post. The emotional impact of cancer can be so significant and I am sure that there are loads of people on here who will understand how you feel. I always say one day at a time is the way to go at this stage, slowly building up what strength you can both physically and mentally. It’s going to take time, all you can do is be kind to yourself and allow yourself as much time as possible to work things through psychologically.
I have included a link to a few groups which you might want to join where you can maybe link in with people going through the same:
Life after cancer - Discussion Forum
Emotional issues - Discussion Forum
Hope this helps.
Greg
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