Just diagnosed.

Hi Avaeh,

I was told a month age that I have Stage 4 Lung Cancer, yes the words "You have Cancer" do have the power to turn your world totally upside down. I would advise not to concentrate too much on them until you have had your first meeting and plan forward discussion with your Oncologist. Ps; DO NOT GOOGLE ANYTHING. Your Cancer nurse will be a life line as they are great and very helpful. Good Luck, keep positive and remember you are not alone.

GOD Bless...

The waiting is the hardest part. Anxiety causes your mind to spin out of control. You can't help imaging the worst possible scenarios, each one worse than the last. It quickly becomes overwhelming. In reality, you will only experience 1 scenario not the dozens in your head and that scenario is very likely to be much easier than you imagine. 

Most of us find the process much easier than we imagined. 

Keep in mind, rectal cancer is very treatable and very survivable. 

So cry a little then do something that distracts your mind. No judgment on what distracts you. Early on I tried walking in nature because it usually calms me but it didn't stop my thoughts. I resorted to TV which I normally disdained. Later on I was able to use nature but not during the initial panic phase. Find what works for you. 

Thank you for your kind reply.  All the best in your journey, the journey that none of us want to be on.  

Thank you for your lovely reply.  Wishing you all the best.