I'm going to clinic tomorrow to find out if I have cancer. I'm terrified of everything but what if I fall apart
Thank you for all the lovely comments I have been incredibly lucky and it's negative so I'm fine don't need anything.
Hi it's alright to feel like this take some one with you so they can write down information you need, take your time breath and let them explain. They will have a plan for you if it's needed. Sending you big hugs all of us are with you x
You won't fall apart. You can feel shocked, numb, overwhelmed, terrified - we all go through the same sort of emotions at the beginning and it is scary, but it will go away once you know what's ahead of you! We are thinking of you, we are together in this! Sending you love and hugs! XX
What you are feeling is completely natural. And I'm sure if you do fall apart in front of medical team you won't be the first and certainly not the last. As others have said take someone with you and if you are worried about missing something why not ask if you can record the appointment. Take a list of questions. And when you have your diagnosis don't be a stranger on here - it's so much friendlier and helpful than Dr google
I received my diagnosis last week and you'll be surprised how you hold it together. I was nearly sick before I went in but the nurses and consultants are so lovely that they put you at your ease. If you do wobble then that is fine too as Djct said earlier. Best wishes for the best outcome. We are all thinking of you.
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