Yes, I've had caecal cancer. Yes, I've had a right hemicolectomy. Yes, I'm still feeling fatigue like never before. No, I didn't have chemo because my heart wouldn't have taken it. But, still, I feel like a cheat asking for any more help from McMillan's or my local Maggie's Centre. Does this come down to guilt over having "got away with it" while so many others are suffering much more than I am, or is it simply a misplaced psychological symptom of the trauma itself? Has anyone experienced similar feelings, or have any thoughts?
Hi
I am going to pop this back up to the top as I think others might have more valuable information however can I just say your health and well being matters just as much as anyone else’s . In my opinion I would say you have been through a really tough experience and are fully entitled and deserving of assistance as it’s all part of restoring you to life in the best possible way . I think a lot of people wrestle in different ways with coming through treatment successfully but from my prospective I do fundraising for people just like you to easy this just a little . That’s what I would want for you . To ease this just a little !
Take care ,
Court
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