Terrified of surgery

Hi Heaths, I’m new to this site. I too have had a scary time since March this year. My breathing became difficult then impossible. GP wouldn’t see me as suspected COVID, March onto May and I was in A&E , finally diagnosed with bacterial pneumonia, had lungs drained of fluid great fun. Unfortunately the fluid has come back more drains more stress. Finally sent to see a lung consultant, CT of lungs then another full body CT . Still unsure what’s going on nothing from the hospital other than another CT. consultant believes it should be lung cancer but can’t be sure. Stress has been the worst I’ve ever known .

mark 

Hi  and welcome to the Online Community, although I am so sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about you are having surgery, it’s a hard time when you don’t know exactly what is going on.

A cancer investigations brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but I found talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helped a lot.

The Community is organised into various support groups so can I first direct you to our Ovarian cancer, Womb (uterus) cancer and Cervical cancer groups as this will connect you with people walking the treatment journey.

Follow the links I've created above then choose ‘click to join' on the page that opens.

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It’s always good to talk, our Macmillan support line is open every day from 8am to 8pm and it's free to call. Clicking here will give you more information on what the Support Line offers. Alternatively, if it's easier for you then you can email them or use the online chat.

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

All the very best.

Mike - Thehighlander

It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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Hi  and welcome to the Online Community, although I am so sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear about the challenges you are facing.

The cancer diagnosis process brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but I found talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helped a lot.

The Community is organised into various support groups so can I first direct you to our Lung Cancer group as this will connect you with people walking the treatment journey.

Follow the link I've created above then choose ‘click to join' on the page that opens.

You can then introduce yourself and post questions selecting '+New' or '+' (depending on the device you're using) and join in with existing discussions by clicking on 'reply'. 

It’s always good to talk, our Macmillan support line is open every day from 8am to 8pm and it's free to call. Clicking here will give you more information on what the Support Line offers. Alternatively, if it's easier for you then you can email them or use the online chat.

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

All the very best.

Mike - Thehighlander

It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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Thanks so much for sharing your experiences with me, Mark. I’m sorry to hear what’s been going on in your life. I think fear makes us feel very alone sometimes and your reply has helped, so thanks for taking the time to read my post and respond. 

Thanks so much for responding, Mike. I love the Mandela quotation too. 

I have been on my cancer journey fir over 21 years now and can truly testify to the Mandela quote