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Terrified i'm dying!!!!

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Lostmymind11 · 16/02/2024 16:37

Sorry if this is on the wrong thread but i'm not sure where to put it

Nearly 2yrs ago i had surgery to remove a sarcoma (no treatment afterwards as not needed). My 6 month scan was clear and i had another scan 4wks ago to check if it had come back. The hospital have rang today and told me they had booked me in next Friday to see a member of the surgery team. I am abaolutely terrified and beside myself with worry. I am a single parent to a very young child who has no contact with dad due to domestic abuse. I barely have any family/friend support. If the cancer is back i really don't know what i will do. I feel physically ill

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noctilucentcloud · 09/07/2024 22:32

Hope tomorrow goes OK OP

andthat · 09/07/2024 22:06

@Lostmymind11 I’ve have just found your thread and followed your journey.

I am on preventative treatment for breast cancer, so know only too well how cancer robs you of your peace of mind.

I too have a young child and have daily fears of the cancer coming back.

I think this is a very natural reaction to a very traumatic life event…and hard to fully comprehend unless you’ve experienced it.

Most people think when the cancer has gone… you are ‘done’. But post treatment can be difficult too.

if you have got access to counselling or a support group, then I can recommend it. You deserve not to live your life in fear of what might or might not happen in the future.

Wishing you a long and healthy life, enjoying your son as he grows up ❤️

poetryandwine · 09/07/2024 21:49

Very best wishes OP. Please stay in touch

Silvers11 · 09/07/2024 21:13

Thanks for the update @Lostmymind11 I have been thinking about you and wondering how things are going.Will be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping it goes well xx

user56438924334516 · 09/07/2024 20:38

Good luck OP. You’re doing so well.

EsmeSusanOgg · 09/07/2024 20:31

Good luck OP.

PaintInColour · 09/07/2024 20:28

Good luck OP. Well done for making it back to work. You are amazing x

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Lostmymind11 · 09/07/2024 20:19

Hi everyone, i'm back at work now and slowly getting used to being back in my old routine although i am taking it slow and only doing mornings. I'm back at the hospital tomorrow to meet my oncology team 😬 which is quite scary as i'm not really sure what to expect

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SwankyPants · 10/06/2024 09:59

@Lostmymind11

Is the charity Penny Brohn?
If not check that one out, it provides lots of support and relaxation classes you can do online xx

Banrion · 09/06/2024 23:25

Delighted to hear the update 🙂told you things always look up after the initial meetings 🙂 X have a lovely holiday x

noctilucentcloud · 09/06/2024 19:47

So glad you're doing well OP, have a wonderful holiday :)

Nanaof1 · 08/06/2024 08:25

You sound in very good spirits! I am happy to read that you are feeling better.
Have a wonderful holiday, as you and your DS deserve it!

Unmumsnetty {{HUGS}} and best wishes.

CrunchyCarrot · 06/06/2024 08:14

It's great to hear you are in a much better place mentally OP, and I hope you and your son have a lovely time in Spain!

poetryandwine · 06/06/2024 08:06

Your two recent posts are lovely, OP. I am a bit jealous of Spain! Have a wonderful trip

EliflurtleAndTheInfiniteMadness · 06/06/2024 03:50

It's great to read you're doing better. I hope you're able to get back to work soon and you and your DS have a lovely holiday together.

MsRosley · 05/06/2024 22:51

Lostmymind11 · 05/06/2024 19:52

Hi everyone, i had a lovely day Sunday which i spent at a friends house as it was her daughters birthday and they had a lovely garden party for the kids. I'm going to cancer charity tomorrow to speak with a practioner regarding the best counselling and treatments for myself. I'm thinking reiki. I've booked a lovely holiday for myself and my son. I'm also trying to try think more positively on a daily basis

I'm so pleased your doing better, OP x

weebarra · 05/06/2024 22:48

Oh lovely. Where are you going?

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Lostmymind11 · 05/06/2024 22:35

I have booked Spain. Just the two of us which will be nice. I'm hoping to get back to work in a few weeks also as i am going stir crazy at home

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Silvers11 · 05/06/2024 20:55

Sounds as if you are being very positive @Lostmymind11 . Where are you going for your holiday?

Willmafrockfit · 05/06/2024 20:48

so glad to hear the positivity Flowers

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Lostmymind11 · 05/06/2024 19:52

Hi everyone, i had a lovely day Sunday which i spent at a friends house as it was her daughters birthday and they had a lovely garden party for the kids. I'm going to cancer charity tomorrow to speak with a practioner regarding the best counselling and treatments for myself. I'm thinking reiki. I've booked a lovely holiday for myself and my son. I'm also trying to try think more positively on a daily basis

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TotteringonGently · 31/05/2024 21:43

How are you doing OP? Been following since your first post. My best wishes to you and your little ds xx

STST · 31/05/2024 21:39

Well done OP; sounds like you are making very positive steps at a very difficult time. I, too, love having things to look forward to, so good to boost your mood to have nice things to think about.
Take it easy where you can; anything that can be put on a back burner, do it! Hope you have a nice weekend.

Banrion · 29/05/2024 23:48

I know it's so hard but i'm delighted you're doing a bit better. And things really do seem more positive than they did when you started this thread so that's great. Best wishes x

Nanaof1 · 29/05/2024 05:20

@Lostmymind11 Thank you for the update. I've been following your story and think about you every day when I get on MN. I love that you are doing things and planning things to look forward to in the coming months.

Cheering you on from across the pond!