I’ve just been back to hospital since my last chemotherapy and radiotherapy which I had last September I was feeling ok but when the doctors said my throat was still really swollen and I’ve got the worst depression I’ve ever had I don’t want to get out of bed in a. Morning and I’m very weepy all the time I have always suffered depression buts it’s worse than ever I had 30 radiotherapy’s and two nights of chemotherapy has anyone else felt this way I’m so frightened it’s come back
Hi Shoey and a very warm welcome to the Community but sorry to hear about your ongoing challenges.
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 lived with and been treated for an incurable cancer for over 24 years and have relapsed many times so zi do understand where you are coming from.
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we look to try and direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support. The Community is actually divided into dedicated Cancer Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our dedicated Head and Neck support group. This will be a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect in with the group click on this link 
…… then once the group page opens click in the [ Black - Click to Join - Banner ] that appears at the bottom of the page and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
When you are ready……. you can introduce yourself by putting up your very own post by clicking [ + Create new post] or [ + ] in the top right of the group page and putting
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.
