Still waiting

Hi pollypa8 

It must be so hard for you if you're family don't know what's happening to you to try and be normal. I don't know your situation but I think your family would want to support you and the stress of trying to keep it quiet must be horrendous. When I had my first diagnosis I decided not tell my adult children, they were upset that I'd kept it from them, I am now honest with them rather than trying to protect them. I couldn't cope with my treatments without the support of my family and friends. I think you've got to decide what works for you but you might find they are worried about you because you're not yourself. I hope your results come soon and are what you're hoping for xx

Hi pollypa8,

Sorry to hear you are still waiting for your biopsy results.

I didn’t tell my family to start with either. You have to do what’s right for you, but I felt so much better for telling mine. The worrying about telling them and the worry that they may find out was causing me anxiety. 

A kidney infection on top of everything else really sucks. 

Wishing you the best of luck with your biopsy results and a speedy recovery with the kidney infection.

I’m always here on the online community if you want to chat or have any questions and you can call the Macmillan support line on the phone number below to chat to a specialist. They are a great source of emotional support and for helping in many areas. 

Best wishes,