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Hi Slinx and a warm welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your diagnoses.

The cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but you have done the right thing in reaching out to a place where you can ask questions and getting support from others who are on the ‘exact’ same cancer journey.

The Community is actually divided into dedicated support groups (discussion rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our supportive Breast cancer and Life after cancer support groups. These groups are safe places to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.

If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Red (Bold) Group Link I have created above. Once the group page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."

You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using) and you are ready to go. You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.

The Macmillan Support Line is open from 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 where you can talk with someone about specific cancer and practical information, get emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just connect with a listening ear.

We also have our Telephone Buddy Service where you can be matched with someone who understands what you're going through, and they'll give you a weekly call.

Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and aim to give support to all the family.

Do get back to me if you need further help.

Hi, I was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in my colon in November , I was sent for a colonoscopy by my GP but was shocked at the news.walked around numb and didn't know how to process it. Soon after the texts started with visits to hospital for tests. I met the surgeon and had my operation in January. I am told it's all been removed ,I don't need after treatment , great fantastic news. Why do I then feel so lost, always crying. I have just had my follow up blood test , still waiting results. And have appointment with my consultant in march. I know it's only 6 week's  since operation but I feel so low.

Hi Sliversurfer5427

Sorry to hear your news, im glad ur on the mend tho. Its a weird feeling isnt it, the lostness. I rang macmillan and arranged some counselling, maybe this could be good for you too. Im still processing everything, infact i think thats half my problem, i didnt process. It was only after my treatment finished that ive been consumed with this lost feeling, low mood, crying all the time, i hate it but im hoping counselling will help. We are not alone tho, im so glad ive got this to reach out to and hear from others in similar situations. Take care. X

Hi, it's hard isn't it to process it all, I think i am going crazy some days. I am glad I decided to reach out to this site, I hope it will help.  I am waiting on a assessment for the Helen rollason clinic near me for treatment and counselling. I feel because my cancer was taken away,   I shouldn't need this help. But it's so difficult to come to terms with. 

Take care.

Hey, it really is hard to process and i feel very similar to you in respect of because its gone you shouldnt need help but we clearly do. Im glad i found this site too as just hearing other stories helps, lets me know im not alone even tho i feel it sometimes. Its good to talk too, even tho im not good at it if find this site helps. X