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Hi Tracey

It is not surprising really that cancer can have such an impact on us. I am 2 years post treatment and life is different to how it was before the cancer but on the whole it is positive. 

I have just completed this course online. It is free and you can dip in and out and interact as much as you want. There is no pressure to complete it. I found it really helpful.

Online HOPE programme for your patients | Macmillan Cancer Support

There is also some counselling available free, through BUPA/Macmillan

Free counselling for people with cancer | Macmillan Cancer Support

A lot of people find Maggies really helpful.

Courses and workshops | Maggie's

If you are able to give the Support Line a call they can have a look and see if there is any support in your local area. 

Hope this helps a bit. 

Jane

Hi TraceyA - I had a hysterectomy 3 weeks ago after being diagnosed with womb cancer in October,  I don't have a review with the consultant until next week so still don't know whether I will need radiotherapy or chemotherapy treatment.  I can fully understand how you must be feeling as my diagnosis came as a big shock but the hardest thing is trying to come to terms with what life will be like going forward and how I am going to cope with it.  I have a few friends who are either having treatment for cancer or who have had treatment in the past and I have found that these friends have been the best people to talk to about my feelings as they have all been through something that people who haven't had cancer can't really empathise with.  One thing I have realised is that there is support out there and you need to trust the professionals who are there to help you cope physically and mentally and you need to accept that life is probably going  to be different but you need to embrace it and not fight against it.

I wish you all the best

Jessie78