Appointment tomorrow

Hi Poohbear I am by no means an expert on the brain but to me your reaction actually sounds quite normal. Everything happens so quickly from the point of diagnosis that our brains can go into shock and take time to process but also go into self preservation mode. I suppose everyone’s reaction is different and depends on the type of hormones that are released in the brain as to how we respond. I wouldn’t worry about your initial emotions but ensure that you have the right people to talk to about it. You can always chat to some at Macmillan or a health provider. All the best for your appointment tomorrow Becs xx

Thank you @becu86 I have spoken to the Macmillan people , I think what your saying is right about self preservation, so much has happened in the last 12 months that I’ve not really grieved or dealt with this is just something else to ‘file for another time ‘ 

I will try and speak to Macmillan again and see if I can offload what I’m not saying to anyone else x 

So I had my appointment, no decision on treatment starting as still waiting for mri scan - consultant not happy as she asked for it about 2 weeks ago 

went through the treatment and what it will involve , radiotherapy and chemotherapy, side effects etc 

reassured me about pain relief and have me some ‘ nerve blocking ‘ tablets so today had been a better day pain wise 

trying to get my scan brought forward - not due till 27 th april So they can plan the treatment 

also had a heart rate monitor done and bloods taken 

had a walk down to ‘Maggie ‘ after and had a chat with a lady there , think hubby felt a bit better after as it put his mind a little at ease xx 

Hi Poohbear,

Thats great that things are moving, hopefully they’ll get your scan brought forward & you can get going with your treatment. It’s good that you’ve something a little more adequate to get your pain under control. The Maggies centres are fantastic places, a great source of information & they run lots of lovely courses at ours too, from therapy courses to beauty etc.

Nicola