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.
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!
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
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