Hi just recently had my diagnosis for skin cancer on my nose. It’s been removed but now on day 5 of chemo cream for my whole face & chest. Skin is just starting to break down & I just feel so scared & lonely! It’s like people don’t take skin cancer seriously! I’m sick of hearing ‘oh it’s only skin cancer you will be fine’
I know I’m going to be fine & I know there are people out there far worse off than me, but because of peoples attitudes to it I’m finding it hard to accept that yes I’ve got cancer! I think I’ve just given up talking to people about it & just getting on with it now.
Hi, I just wanted you to know that you’re not alone and it’s not easy being told you have cancer no matter what form of cancer you have. You are doing amazing!! It is a scary time, I myself have just gone through chemo, surgery and radiotherapy for breast cancer and people say to me oh that’s great it’s all done with now! but they don’t realise the emotional toll of it too. I hope this helps sending lots of love x
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