In dec 2023 i had complete hysterectomy and 20 sessions of radiotherapy no chemotherapy now less than a year later ive just been told i have lung cancer not sure confirmed if it has spread from the hysterectomy site or a newcancer. The rectum cancer?has not been confirmed yet. Its 4 am and ive notbeen to sleep yet ive been reading this that and the other and now im convinced illbe dead and shortly any advice ty
Hi Shan26 and a very warm welcome to the Community but sorry to hear about your new diagnoses….. and ongoing investigations….. it is easy for the mind to go down rabbit trials especially with some of the information that we have access to on Google etc… but until you have the facts then you have to assume that this is treatable… I have been on my incurable journey for over 24 years and as yet we have never been stuck in getting the next treatment.
Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' cancer journey can help a lot. (I have a completely different cancer).
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we look to direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support. The Community is divided into dedicated Cancer Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our dedicated Lung and Bowel Cancer support groups. These groups are safe places to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect in with the groups click on these links
Bowel (colon and rectum) cancer
…… then once the group page opens click on “Click to Join” when the black banner appears or “Join” under “Group Tools” (this all depends in the device you are using)
When you are ready you can introduce yourself by clicking “+new” or “+” in the top right next to the group title. You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
You may find it helpful to call the Macmillan Support Line open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow 3 working days for a reply.
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 give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
