Dear all after lots of delays and surgery in Nov 2021 was finally diagnosed on 30 Dec 2021. I know very little at this point other than my current consultant said I will need further surgery (lymph node removal?) and chemotherapy but my care will transfer to another hospital and MDT. I am experiencing a lot of back pain, under my shoulder blades and central spine, is this common? Still awaiting comtact from MDT and nurse specialist as people are on leave I was told. I work in health and social care but feeling very frightened and lost, I have no detail or facts about my cancer. I know things will move forward but I feel sick with anxiety.
Good morning, so sorry to find yourself here.
The waiting is the absolute worst, things everywhere are bring delayed because of COVID and Christmas has also meant more people are away, I hope things move more quickly for you.
Sorry that I don't have any more information or answers for yo you. For me , once a solid plan was in place, things for phycology better for me.
All the best
Yes, I must hear something from someone next week! Its just the lost in limbo time where I have no idea of the scale, next steps etc. Once I know, I can plan x
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