Newly diagnosed.

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After sixteen months of waiting for treatment, ie. Polypectomy I have just been diagnosed with anal cancer. It was not a surprise to me, but clearly a surprise to the consultant.

I’m ok but then not ok. I am really worried about my partner who could be left with not being able to afford to live in our home without my income.

 I’m confused, fine, anxious, ok, not ok, scared. I’m 61. My father was a healthy 90 year old who was ill for only seven days before he died.

blah blah blah. I feel very confused.

  • Hi LCraig

    Welcome to the club no one wants to join. Everything you are feeling is totally normal. I'm obviously not a doctor but from my own journey as i understand it this is a normally a curable cancer. Once you get a treatment plan you will feel more in control. I understand your worry about finances, but we all react differently with treatment, some can work all the way through and if you can't macmillan and lots of other places can give you advice on financial help you can get. Sending hugs. Xx

  • Thank you so much, that means a lot. I’m only just starting on this journey so hearing positive messages really helps.