Hi All
i was diagnosed with a tumour in my left kidney early Feb after an ultrasound scan for gallbladder problems so the tumour was put on hold I was then taken into hospital with jaundice i am a lot better now and eager to get this kidney problem sorted as I will have to start dialysis after removal
i did have an appointment for Monday 6th June with the urologist and was eager to go as it is now 3 months since first diagnosed and I am e worried that the cancer may have spread then yesterday out of the blue my appointment was cancelled and it’s now over another week to wait
i was devastated as I feel as though my life is on hold my mental health is suffering and I can’t think of anything else as I am so stressed
I am also seeing another doctor and am really scared I will be back to square one
Although I have a different type of cancer to you I know how horrible waiting is. I was diagnosed with breast cancer about 2 months ago and, having had surgery, I'm now waiting for a start date for chemotherapy.
I find that immersing myself in things that I enjoy doing helps me to stop think about the 'what ifs'. Do you have any hobbies or interests that would occupy you?
A lot of people find mindfulness really useful and there are plenty of free apps on the internet that you could try if this is something that appeals to you. You may also like to take a look at this information from Macmillan on how to manage anxiety as it gives lots of useful tips.
It is natural to worry that the cancer may be spreading while you're waiting for a treatment plan to be put in place but I've been told that most cancers are slow growing. You could voice your concerns to your cancer nurse specialist, sometimes called a keyworker, as they have a duty to look after your mental wellbeing as well as your physical.
Do come back and let us all know how your appointment goes.
x
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