in the first few weeks, I feel like I have been on an emotional roller coaster as I am writing this I am crying. I feel nauseous, it seems like every hour is a different emotion during the day , I feel like I am fighting minute by minute just to stay somewhat coherent. Please tell me others felt this way how did you get through these first days , this forum is the one thing I look forward to when I wake up. The people on here have been so supportive and helpful how did you stay so strong? I once thought I was a strong person and I am finding it may not be so true.
Thank you so much I loved reading your text I am in your exact same shoes! Going to first oncologist appt today and am scared to death! Woke up nauseous just wish I could put my mind a little at ease so it doesn’t effect my physical strength. It’s draining.
Hi Mamma B,
Thank you for your reply, it helps to reach out to people experiencing the same. Since being told I feel like I have pains everywhere but where the actual tumour is, weirdly. Don’t wish this on anyone but like you, I don’t smoke, not over weight, drink very little etc can’t help feeling jealous of others who don’t have this worry. Thank you for your best wishes and all the very best to you x
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