Light at the end of a very dark tunnel

Well done Maljay and long may your improvement continue. Good to know your sense of humour eg puppy pads has stayed with you.

I am a newbie and in fact this is the first post read and replied to

Ohhhh thank you widewire, are you just starting or midway or finished? I have founf some brilliant tips on here and it helped me to realise the road I had ahead of me, and I didn’t feel that I couldn’t be myself as everyone is going through the same thing so I didn’t feel embarrassed. Wherever you’re up to with diagnosis or treatment you can always have a chat or ask questions on here. So thank you for reading and even more thank you for replying and I wish you all the best xx

I am recently diagnosed with 2 cancers in my throat. Chemo and radiotherapy starts next month after feeding tube is in place.

I am still in the letting people know/sorting my finances and living accommodation out / drinking too much stage

Thanks for being my first community buddie

Hi Maljay 

Glad you've got your sense of humour back and are making progress. You will get there. Xx

Hi Widewire

Sorry about your diagnosis, but welcome to the forum. Sending hugs. Xx

You are very welcome, and if you struggle with anything let the macmillan team know and they will help you wherever they can, and the too much drinking stage is quite relatable but when treatment starts it will definitely wear off, just try to take one day at a time and be nice to yourself xx

Cheers Bungle and I definitely will xxxx

Yay.. so glad to read this post...

I was thinking of you when I plucked my chin and tash on Saturday..I was hoping you where feeling up to it also.. makes us feel almost human again..

I know what you mean about the healing..its gone from one pain to another type of itchy irritating pain..im 18 days post treatment..

I've actually worn some panties for a few hours yesterday and today..so baby steps..

I'm going to try a glass of wine maybe at weekend..how did you feel afterwards?  Good I hope..

As for watching crap tv..I've watched 10 season of benidorm!!!!! Wtf!! Ha

And lots of books..im going from murder mystery to romance...

I think my next hurdle will be the dilators .. im really not looking forward to that.. but going to wait a few more weeks until I'm healed ..

Great reading your posts x

Hello Maljay

You sound SO much brighter and motivation to leave your bedroom is a sure sign that you have turned a corner.  It can be really a tough regimen but hopefully things will now get better and better.  And don't overdo it either, your body needs lost of rest and recuperation.

Puppy pads and a drink - what a brilliant idea!   

Gentle healing hug

Irene xx

Hi Squeak, I’m so glad you plucked too!!! And I’ve not had the courage to wear underwear yet as that will be my next hurdle. As for the drink I totally went overboard as per and yep the room was spinning when I finally lay down but I slept all night long ( something I’ve not done in ages ) so that made the light hangover totally worth it. Can I ask … how do we know if we need dialators? Does the doctor tell you when you have your 6 week check up? I’m so glad you’re feeling a bit better too and please keeping me updated. Xxx