Cancer and me

FormerMember
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Hi

I consider myself lucky as my cancer episodes have all been diagnosed early but I am unlucky in having been diagnosed with cancer 3 times in the last 2 years (2 episodes of colorectal cancer and more recently breast cancer).

I think I am nearing the end of my current cancer treatment and I am feeling generally positive about my prognosis. However, this whole experience has made me completely re-evaluate my life and my priorities which I am finding both exciting and scary ... I am going to hand my notice in and move to Portugal before the end of the year Blush

I have also been re-evaluating my healthy/unhealthy lifestyle habits, most of which has been a good idea. However, I am so worried about cancer returning that if someone told me that standing on one leg whilst wearing a fluorescent yellow jumper twice a day will prevent cancer returning I find myself searching for a fluorescent yellow jumper!

I think I am driving myself completely crazy! 

  • Hi  and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about the journey you have been on for that past few years.

    I think that we would all agree that cancer does make us look closely at our life and what is important...... following your dream is important.

    A cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of stress, confusion and many questions but talking with people who are on the same journey can help a lot.

    The site is organised into various groups so we do have lots of support groups that are Cancer specific  and also ones that are general Cancer experience groups.

    Have a look though the links and when you find the groups that are your best ‘fit’ for you then join them by  choosing 'join this group' on the page that opens. You can then introduce yourself and post questions after selecting 'start a discussion' and join in with existing conversations by clicking on 'reply'.

    Can I also highly recommend our various Macmillan Support Line Services - you can call them free on 0808 808 00 00 This 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.

    Our Online Information and Support Section  is a good place to find information covering cancer diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.

    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.

    You may want to put some information in your profile can help a lot Click here to see how to add details as this helps everyone to see a little about you

    All the very best.

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Thehighlander

    Thank you for your kind words x

  • So do go on a search and find the best place to get support - I would recommend you join the very supportive Breast cancer group as it’s a busy place with lots of support going on.

    ((hugs))

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hello Lucy, I am with you on the lucky and the crazy side of cancer! I got diagnosed last year with breast cancer and have since received the all clear, but am absolutely petrified of it returning. I had finished my first year of a Nutritional Therapy Diploma at the time of the diagnosis and thought I was well equipped to feed myself to perfect health. All I did was make myself absolutely paranoid about everything I ate and drank, which is slightly bonkers given how much I love food. I also started to take a silly number of supplements (and gave myself horrendous heartburn and indigestion!). After months of soul searching I have come to the conclusion that we should go with our gut instinct (if you'll pardon the pun) - eat healthy 80% of the time, get moving when we can, and just embrace life, with or without the fluorescent yellow jumper! Because, if the worst happened, I would hate to think I had deprived myself of chocolate, the odd chippie visit, and a curry. Your plans sound absolutely amazing and I wish you all the love and luck in the world with them,

    Lou