Have found the forums and chats useful as I’ve moved from diagnosis towards treatment, and thought it might be useful for me and others on a similar timeframe.
Welcome Jim
Have a read of this thread
community.macmillan.org.uk/.../helpful-tips-for-those-about-to-start-treatment
Good luck with the treatment you will get through this we have been on the journey and can help with those worries and little thoughts that come, your in a safe place here with us !
Keep us posted !
I'm 7 months on from treatment and taking each day as it comes eating and drinking again and experimenting with foods again ..life does continue!
Helen
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