Just to say hello to everyone, I joined this morning, this is the 3rd day since I was told I likely have rectal cancer. Still have to do tests so there is still hope it may not be but I've been given booklets and phone numbers. I've not read anything yet, don't want to really, prefer to stay in the dark a bit longer
I live alone and am scared ,can t sleep or concentrate on anything, don't know where to go or who to talk to, and the long Bank holiday isn't helping. Nor the wind and rain, hence my name tag, so can't even go for a walk.
I keep looking at photos of last Christmas and could never believe this would be happening now. I'm a 54 year old woman by the way
So hello and it's good to know this site is here.
Hello Wildweather
I was diagnosed the same as you last year so I know how you feel. It’s a whirlwind of tests and waiting. The not knowing is the worst.
Once you know what the treatment plan is you can get your head around it.
I used my time as much as possible doing things I enjoyed. Couldn’t read or even draw my two favourite things but I did overdose on happy TV nice food( that I could tolerate) meditation and seeing friends and family.
if you click on my name you can read my bio. It’s positive so it may give you some comfort. This type of cancer is really treatable. I’m in the bowel cancer and stoma support also two other groups but their not cancer related.
I hope that you get your treatment plan soon
Ann
