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Hello all

I was recently diagnosed with kidney cancer.
Saw the urology consultant a couple of days ago, just waiting for a date for surgery in maybe 3-4 weeks.

In the scheme of things, it doesn't look too bad. Caught reasonably early, seems to be entirely local to the kidney.
And I have a supportive partner, friends and family and employer.

But my, it's a roller coaster ride!
I'm not sleeping well. My head seems to be bouncing between emotions multiple times per day.


I'm assuming this is entirely normal.

  • Yep, completely normal.  

    And "hello" Wave 

  • Why thank you Mmum.

    I recognise that my situation is, in many ways, comparatively fortunate,

    The prognosis isn't that bad. 

    And yet - this still f%$^ing sucks!  I'm bouncing between acceptance that it just is what it is, the detatched feeling that it's happening to someone else, and a sprinkling of woe is me!

  • Very normal indeed. It is a lot to get your head around. I am 2 years post surgery and still recall that feeling. The mind does adjust and calm down.. give it time and look after yourself well. There is life beyond this very discombobulating time! x