Such a long wait

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Hi all.  So ive seen my oncologist, who didnt give me much hope.  Not sure if surgery is an option, so need a pet scan first, this was meant to be done today, but they phoned and canceled and moved it to Friday.  Then I have to see my oncologist again in another 2 weeks.  He said it will only be pallative care, and they will try radiation therapy to try and stop it growing and maybe shrink it.  Then chemo if it works, but it is a fast growing one and I already have started to feel more unwell and terribly depressed.  I just cant stand this constant waiting knowing that its growing and nothing is being done.  I just dont know how to cope 

  • Hi  . Sorry to hear you have still not had any clarity on the way forward. Cancellations and long waiting also have a direct effect on your overall health. When the pet scan results are in and you see you oncologist again, I hope you get some better information. Best wishes.

    Best wishes to All,   rily.

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  • Mavis sending you love and kind thoughts you are not alone. 

    I try and think about before I knew as I felt quite happy. I try to compartmentalise my thoughts, although difficult at times it does help. I schedule an hour a day for worrying about cancer and the rest of the time I try to keep busy. 

    I am not in the same position as you so cannot comprehend how much stress you're under right now. However, my thoughts are with you and I am sending love your way.