Hey you lot. Kit here.
long story short in 2005 I was diagnosed with testicular cancer. Had treatment and surgery and all has been good until Tuesday this week. Now I have has a second diagnosis of bladder cancer. Not sure how far this has progressed but after so many years of feeling free from this awful leech on life, at the age of 42 I’m still positive but also now have family. Wife and child and it now seems so much more than it was first time round. 4 days since the news I’m still ok but the more I think, then subsequently start reading the lower my positivity gets. I have put on a brave face for the wife and tried to make it as child friendly as possible for my daughter but deep down I don’t want to be the strong one. I have to be but I just feel like I’ve let them down and why should they suffer because of me?
sorry for a long winded introduction lol. I could of written war and peace twice over with all the emotions I have atm.
you all take care xx
Hi and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your new diagnosis.
As you know a cancer diagnosis in the family brings many questions, confusion and lots of stress but talking with others who are walking the same type of cancer journey will help you navigate this challenging time.
The Community is organised into support groups so can I recommend you join our supportive Bladder cancer group, this will be a good place to connect with patients and families navigating the same type of cancer journey.
To join a group just click on the link above then choose 'click to join' or 'join' (depending on the device you're using) on the page that opens.
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘New Thread’ or hit the box with the X on the top right (phones), you could just copy and paste the text from this your first post. You can also join in with existing ‘Discussions’ by clicking on 'reply'.
It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
To find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers can be found on our Online Information and Support Section.
All the very best
