Stage 3 rectal cancer - recovery

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Hi my name is Mike and I am

new to the group.  
it’s a tough road to be on and I feel low today. I had combination chemotherapy prior to surgery which I had in late November 2022. The surgery ended up being major surgery and I was in ICU for three days afterwards. I am

now deal with PTSD which has been re triggered by everything I have been through and am

going through now. My German Sheppard now has cancer he supported me all through treatment - I live alone. Now facing financial difficulties as I live in a lodge home on privately owned park who want their site fees 12 months upfront. feeling low today 

mike 

  • Hi Mike and a warm welcome to the board. You sound to have a tough time post op and now another difficult situation with the news about your dog. Is there some treatment available?

    Please give our support desk a ring on the number below? They will be able to advise you on your financial situation and there is also free counselling sessions available from bupa which may help you with the ptsd side of things?

    Take care

    Karen x

    Macmillan Support Line - 0808 808 00 00, 7 days a week between 8am-8pm