I received a appoint letter for 5 jan 2022 for the lung team, today I have received a appointment letter for 12 jan from palliative care team. I’ve had no discussion with any team at the present time regarding my diagnosis at this stage I don’t know anything about what stage my cancer is at or what treatments can be offered, I am very confused I don’t understand what is happening to me at all. Can anyone please advise me is it normal to be referred to palliative care before I have been told what stage my cancer is at. Please advise if anyone can I am so lost
Hi Hamhat, hope tests go OK, you will feel better when your treatment starts. It's always a nervous time. Just listen to your body and you will be fine. When I started my chemo tablet I was so worry that it wouldn't help me but I was so wrong. I treat my tablet as my friend lol . Good luck with your treatment plan Rob
Hi Rob thanks for the support. I will no the results tomorrow when I speak to the nurse, I hope all is ok so I can get on with my treatment. I hope I cam make my treatment my friend as you have, I am trying to be positive about it all but I’m very scared at the moment. Have a good day hugs xx
Thats good Hamhat be positive and you will get through this. I have my down days as sometimes I think why have I got this decease. I used to run every day go to gym so I was a fit man so why me ? But then I think there are so many people who can't have treatment so then I think I'm one of the lucky ones. I went to walking football today and scored 2 goals, it helps my wellbeing being able to still play, mined you I'm stiff the next day lol anyway Hamhat keep smiling stay positive and when you start your treatment Liston to your body, if you get tired rest. Fingers crossed for you
Rob x
Hi Hamhat, get the first one out the way and you will be fine. It’s the fear of the unknown which is the worst.
I wish you luck, but you won’t need it, you will be fine, as long as your bum isn’t too numb from all the kicking you’ll be fine.
You will be fine Hamhat take each day as it comes. Think positive I know that's easy to say and sometimes you will have your off days but that is only natural. You will be fine but don't sit on your bum to long lol
Thanks muffin break have a good evening Hugs Donna
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