Cancer spreading?

Hi ,

this is sadly very normal! And although you’re convinced the cancer is spreading, it most probably isn’t! The lump in your throat is most likely stress and worry, as being diagnosed has changed your life. You’ll get there, they will have a personalised plan for you and you’ll deal with it, whatever it is! 
This first stage of waiting is truly horrible, the ‘what ifs’ are running riot (especially at 2-3 am) so please don’t rely on dr google as he’s out of date and full of scare stories and stupid miracle cures which the medical field abhor. 
there’s also a thread in this group called AWAKE.... for those night time worriers to post, there’s often a lot of banter and funny pics on there too!
Keep posting and remember that the phone lines are for you, too, should you need them.

Hugs xxx

Hi

When I got my diagnosis,  I developed lower abdominal discomfort almost overnight..like a kind of irritable bowel feeling...naturally I assumed that somehow my grade 3 tumour had migrated magically there as well. I also had dizziness. Its anxiety. 

Anxiety is one of the most powerful manifestors of physical symptoms ever! You can convince yourself you have everything lol..

I found doing relaxation meditations on YouTube really helpful. When you are relaxed, anxiety drains away. Xxx

I had terrible back, chest and shoulder pain as well as headaches when I was waiting on my staging scan results. When I was told that they were clear it all magically disappeared!

I had shoulder and arm pain, headaches, but all clear on the scans! Then when I was talking to oncologist about chemotherapy my ears, lips and eventually face went tingly and almost numb! To the point where I felt like I was slurring my speech! So anxiety and tension can definitely cause all sorts of weird symptoms. Hugs xxx

Mmmm a year and half ago, when I had been diagnosed...I had a persistent cough....convinced it was in my lungs! It wasn’t and the cough vanished a little later. Since I’ve finished my treatment those feelings and over thinking continue....anxiety is a very powerful so it’s worth investing some time in finding out what helps you overcome these feelings....