Hi
Been for my pre op today for my treatment starting on 6th Jan and it's hit my like a ton of bricks..
I'm feeling so many emotions and I don't know why.. ive known since Oct that I have anal cancer so I thought all my tears and worries where out of the way..
Did anyone else feel like this? I feel a bit silly for feeling so sad
X
Hi Sqeak,
Just wanted to say that I’m in complete agreement with all the wise responses from the others on the forum.
you are in a horrible part of the journey having the diagnosis but waiting to start treatment. I felt absolutely the same as you and found myself becoming very tearful in the week before and crying at all sorts of unexpected times. . As you say it’s the sudden reality hitting home combined with fear and the utter exhaustion of pretending to be super positive for others.
It’s good to cry and it’s absolutely ok. It’s also ok to let others know how you feel as they will want to support you. As Irene wisely said it also allows them to be open about their feelings too.
I really feel for you and please be kind to yourself.
I wish you all the best for 6th.
x
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