Hi everyone!
Just wanted to say hi and look for emotional support. First diagnosis of cancer was 2017. I had surgery and rai done. Eight years after, it came back. I just had my surgery 5 days ago and unfortunately my voice has been raspy since then. To add insult to injury, I'm spiralling down. This time, cancer is hiting me emotionally and I don't know what to do. I am only 35, no kids yet my life is flashing before me and I don't have support system.
Kate
Hi,
Same here, sort of. First in 1999, now again, but on my lungs as no thyroid mass remaining. Radiotherapy hasn't worked. Definitely hit harder this time, physically and mentally. Found a research professor with interesting ideas. Not finding much support at the hospital... Are you working through it? I would be better doing that but lost a job opportunity due to this. All I can suggest is look at diet/ supplement options and get some exercise where you can. If it gets too much demand help, you are entitled to medical and mental health support. I feel better when I'm actively in control of it, or at least think I am. Hope you feel stronger soon x
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