Waiting for tests

Hi Tony61

I am pleased that your partner knows, she must be relieved  she knows, Id hate for my hubby to keep that kind of  thing from me when we could be supporting together... well done,  cos i know it was a very big struggle for you. 

I truly hope for you, that your news is good or manageable of which im sure it will be..

I am having my surgety for Oropharyngeal cancer on Wednesday followed by chemo/radiotherapy. 

I too am very scared, but with support of family and friends plus support group,  it makes it less frightening... 

I may not comment much, but i am thinking of you.

Take care, enjoy your weekend and let us know how you are. 

Thinking of you and sending all my support

Hi Tony61 how are you? Hope your weekend wasn't too disrupted by the weather

Hi Tony 61 

I hope everything goes well. One thing I've found helpful is to practice mindfulness, which is a technique to help be more calm and overcome anxiety. As humans we spend a lot of time worrying about what's going to happen, might happen, rather than enjoying what is happening in the moment. I'd recommend the Calm app which teaches mindfulness meditation. It will likely help you feel better. 

Best wishes 

Jo 

Thank you for your concern. I had an ok weekend, managing to forget things now and and enjoy myself but then it all came back. Yesterday was a tough day and now I just feel frightened and worried about the possible consequences of tomorrow's tests. But there's nothing I can do apart from wait and hope.

Hi Tony61, waiting on test results is just awful, our minds conjur up all sorts of scenarios, diagnosis and prognosis. Try keep your negative thoughts at bay, keep busy with friends, family or hobbies you enjoy. Or pop on here and spill your thoughts, we are all here to support you and if we can help we surely will. Thinking about you and if I could give you a hug I would. Take care and stay strong. Xx

Hi Tony61 remember we will all be waiting & hoping with you! Will be thinking of you tomorrow. Let us know how you get on.

Thank you. It means so much to me that you're thinking of me.

Hi Tony61

How were things at your appointment?

Hello all, the appointment went well. The gastroscopy showed that I have oesophogitis and a hiatus hernia, but thankfully no indication of cancer. To say I am immensely relieved is an enormous understatement. I feel so very lucky. But I also feel a bit embarrassed about what I have posted in the last few weeks. Thanks so much for understanding and supporting me. I feel so fortunate to have found such great people. I couldn't have got through the last few weeks without you. I'll be making a donation to Macmillan and, just as important, I'll be thinking of you all. Thank you all again from the bottom of my heart.