I can’t get a grip on my emotions tonight. Still need to wait on Friday for biopsy results after the consultant told me I have cancer from what he can see in my scans. I feel like a bit of a fraud as who knows what the results will come back with & I’ve been positive mostly since I got the news last week but tonight I’m struggling to take it all in.
had a busy day at work today & actually went into the office for a change of scenery & it really did help keep my mind occupied but now I’ve just taken myself out for some quiet time.
Not really a point to this post, apologies, just need to write it down somewhere as we’ve not told anyone the diagnosis yet. Don’t want to upset anyone else especially when we don’t k ow for sure what I’m fighting against.
Laura xx
Hi Laura; I'm sorry to hear you're struggling with your emotions, but it is quite normal. I suspect just about everybody on this forum would have said the same thing while waiting for results. Waiting is really hard. You may well feel more in control once you have a plan in place. Keep on posting; there's usually someone here who can offer support and advice, or just to listen.
Best wishes,
Hi Laura, it’s perfectly normal for your emotions to be up and down. I found it easiest to take one day at a time. There is a lot of support on here. I also wrote down any questions in a book to take with me to appointments, so I didn’t forget anything. I wish you all the best.
Hi Laura, it's not unusual to feel like you are, good that you have managed to let some of how you feel spill out here.
Waiting for results, next steps etc is so difficult, I certainly struggled.
Hope you get some clarity on Friday. Don't bottle up your feelings.
Best wishes, take care x
Hi Laura, I’m in the same place as you.
I get my results this afternoon, I haven’t slept much and cannot really concentrate. I did go into work on Monday, but left early yesterday and not going in today.
Its a horrible place to be in. I hope that everything goes well for you xx
Aw Valleyside, hope all goes as well as can do today. Whatever it is, you’ve got this xx
Thank you for your kind words appreciated xx
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