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Very sorry to hear that Michael, you have been in the wars & deserve a break. Fingers crossed for you - good luck 

Catriona

Oh Michael. I’m so sorry to see you back here. I remember Russel Banner had you on immunotherapy. Was that for just the two years? 
I hope they can find something to keep you well for years. There are others here on even more sophisticated trials. Hugs 

Hi Michael

I’m sorry that you are going through such a tough time, you have been through it. Sometimes it just doesn’t seem right.

I have also had 3 occurrences and had to have 3 big ops starting in 2013 then 2019 and 2022 and know how tough reoccurrences can be. I also felt demoralized for a while but same as you with some help with counselling it did make a huge difference. I now live my life one day at a time and enjoy the moment and don’t take anything for granted.

Stay positive as I have everything crossed that the doctors’ can come up with a successful treatment plan for you.

Lyn

Hi Lyn

Thanks for the feedback.
This is the first time I have felt so down it’s not like me at all.

 I am now nil by mouth and being fed via a peg.

 I think I am ready for some counselling 

hope things work out for you.

Michael

Hi Dani

Thanks for the feedback.
This is the first time I have felt so down it’s not like me at all.

 I am now nil by mouth and being fed via a peg.

 I think I am ready for some counselling 

hope things work out for you.

Hi Catrina

Thanks for the feedback.
This is the first time I have felt so down it’s not like me at all.

 I am now nil by mouth and being fed via a peg.

 I think I am ready for some counselling 

hope things work out for you.

Hi Michael so sorry to hear your news .Everythjng x for the scans and further treatment. There are quite a few new trials going on at the minute. It may be worth asking g p for a mild course of anti depressants  there’s quite a few who have had them on the forum. Macmillan offer 5 or 6 frees counselling sessions in conjunction with bupa.will look for link and pop it in for you. 
Hugs Hazel x

www.macmillan.org.uk/.../bupa-counselling-and-emotional-well-being-support

Hi Hazel 

Thanks for the feedback.
This is the first time I have felt so down it’s not like me at all.

Michael

HI Michael

So sorry to hear your news.  It seems terribly unfair.  Reading the comments I see that you really are suffering mentally from this latest episode,  I can't offer any advice, but totally understand what you are going through.  The first 2 times through I coped well, but last October I went to absolute pieces although in the end it was a false alarm.  You are not alone in those feelings.  I hope they have some positive news regarding treatment when you see your oncologist.

Hi Michael You can get counselling through the hospital but it can take a long time which I found out. I would suggests just going on line and finding someone local and paying for it as I did , There rates vary and I think mine started off at £60 and now pay £40 per hour and we sometimes go well over the hour. You can also go on line and have a session. I would highly recommend it asap. My partner of over 30 years told me she wanted to leave which isn't ideal. So I was in a dark place and life didnt seem worth living. Got over all that and recently had a salvage neck dissection. So its all go . I really hope they sort you out. All the Best Regards Minmax