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Should I try for Glasto tickets knowing the big C is knocking on my door?

93 replies

EachandEveryone · 02/11/2022 07:46

I dont mean to sound flippant, Im just trying to get my head around it. Yesterday I went to see the haemotologist, my bloods are fine however the lump on my groin is not. Its about 5cm on the ultrasound. Ive had two weeks to google and have given myself some kind of lymphoma. Anyway the chap barely examined me. Well he checked my neck and armpits. Nothing. I went to take my trousers off and he said no keep them on. He touched the lump for ten seconds and said well, you have cancer😮 then he said dont worry dear there is much we can do. Never worry until you have to. He strongly thinks lymphoma and has referred me for a biopsy and my next appointment is in a months time. I feel fekking fine. Small weightloss die to stress and I have been itching for nearly a year which I put down to my new painkillers. God, I just want this biopsy done with as now ive started to imagine secondaries.

anyhoo I havent told my Glasto friends. Should I? Its a nightmare getting tickets but we have been for 20 years. Its our thing. We now glamp. Tickets out tomorrow. Should I go with the flow and try for them? Will it be something to aim for? Is Taylor Swift worth it? Can you go to a festival if youve had chemo? Will it be over with by them?

i feel like im living someone elses life😕

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SporkAndMonday · 02/11/2022 07:51

How easy is it to resell? And can you afford to lose the money if you can't go?

Defiantlynot41 · 02/11/2022 07:53

@EachandEveryone I have no experience to offer but wanted to say hi and offer a handhold.

Personally, I'd go for it!!

Skelligsfeathers · 02/11/2022 07:53

Definitely go for the tickets. 100%
Plan for the best.

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Forestdweller11 · 02/11/2022 07:56

Yes to getting a ticket!

Justcallmebebes · 02/11/2022 07:57

I apologise if I've got this wrong, but you've been diagnosed with cancer by the guy feeling a small lump in your groin over your clothes? You're still awaiting bloods back and a biopsy? Is that right?

Mumdiva99 · 02/11/2022 07:59

Of course go for the tickets.

Although are you sure with what he said? How can he diagnose you like that. Are you sure he didn't say it may be cancer.....and refer you for further tests.

GreenCereal · 02/11/2022 08:01

Definitely get a ticket!

As an aside, I don’t think Taylor Swift will be playing glasto this year - unless she flies very quickly from her dates in Minneapolis that same weekend.

MorrisZapp · 02/11/2022 08:04

A doctor diagnosed cancer by touching you briefly on top of your trousers? Is it possible you heard the c word and in your upset you convinced yourself of the worst outcome?

Sunshineandrainbow · 02/11/2022 08:07

Defo get a ticket
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Impressed you have managed it 20 years in a row. I have only managed to bag tickets once. Any tips?

MilkshakesBringAllTheCoosToTheYard · 02/11/2022 08:08

You are in shock and you aren't thinking clearly.

Who is the next HCP you are going to speak to, because the conversation you've just had seems very off to me. It's possible you don't have cancer, it's possible you do. Meanwhile, life goes on. Book the tickets - you have no idea of the treatment path at the moment and Glasto tickets are always easy to sell.

I'm sorry you're going through this and hope you get to have a proper conversation soon.

HumourReplacementTherapy · 02/11/2022 08:19

Get a ticket. It's only deposit at this stage. I'll be trying myself too Smile
You can return if you know you can't go by balance stage.
Best of luck and I hope your doctor got it terribly wrong

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EachandEveryone · 02/11/2022 08:20

My next appointment is back with him (haemotology) in a month when he said there will be a plan. He said you were thinking this werent you? My friends are like what no Macmillan nurse with you? I wonder if its because Im a nurse in that building he thought I’d want facts. He had my blood tests and the ultrasound infront of him. No biopsy yet Im waiting. Incant see him on the list of consultants so I cant even check his credentials! I mean he was old so maybe hes experienced.

its a 50quid deposit.

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EachandEveryone · 02/11/2022 08:24

When i had my ultrasound the radiologist said sorry I havent got better news, thats not a hernia its a mass😕

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BamBamBilla · 02/11/2022 08:34

Try for tickets.

If you need to you can apply for accessibility camping which I think the deadline is around April May time. This gives you access to secure field, extra transport into site, designated carer (they don't need a ticket at this point), electric points, access to a fridge and all sorts.

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EachandEveryone · 02/11/2022 08:38

Oh we will be glamping if we are lucky enough so I wouldnt do that.

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Footle · 02/11/2022 08:39

Don't even think of not buying your ticket!

M0rT · 02/11/2022 08:43

I have never been to Glastonbury but I do have cancer (not lymphoma) and I would definitely try for the tickets.
Your immune system usually comes back up to normal a month after finishing chemo, and that might not even be the treatment you need.

A pp said there are facilities for people who may not be able for the normal rough & tumble so this could actually end up being the most comfortable experience you've ever had at it!
When you get your treatment plan see if you can find a sm group for your specific cancer based in the UK, that will give you a good idea of what to expect with the treatment and how well or otherwise you will be on it.
I swung between terror and anger when I was first diagnosed and it's been a rollercoaster emotionally since.
But I have had some brilliant experiences since diagnosis and work full time again now.
This doesn't have to mean your life and normality completely stops.
Best of luck 🍀

MilkshakesBringAllTheCoosToTheYard · 02/11/2022 10:40

I'm in Scotland so I suspect my knowledge of the vagaries of the NHS isn't helpful but you should have an advocate within the system. Here it's what my sibling calls The Cancer Nurse but I'm sure that's not her proper title Halloween Wink who keeps the paper trail straight and just seems to know what's going and and what's happening next. May be worth trying the PALS section of your trust's website to find out if this service is available to you? You are allowed to ask for a diagnosis to be explained more than once lovey. Most people stop listening the first dozen or so times the c-word is mentioned. X

Mollymalone123 · 02/11/2022 10:44

I have and still currently am being treated -for two cancers
if U are staying in Uk then book the tickets

SuperCamp · 02/11/2022 11:06

Yes, go for those tickets!

It will be upsetting if you end up not being able to go..but imagine kicking yourself as you watch your friends packing their wet wipes and you were feeling fit and well!

Got to have a distraction!

Fingers crossed for your health, fingers crossed for your tickets!

StaceySolomonSwash · 02/11/2022 11:41

EachandEveryone · 02/11/2022 08:24

When i had my ultrasound the radiologist said sorry I havent got better news, thats not a hernia its a mass😕

The radiologist doesn't give results.

quietnightmare · 02/11/2022 11:44

100 percent gets tickets

AngeloMysterioso · 02/11/2022 11:49

EachandEveryone · 02/11/2022 08:20

My next appointment is back with him (haemotology) in a month when he said there will be a plan. He said you were thinking this werent you? My friends are like what no Macmillan nurse with you? I wonder if its because Im a nurse in that building he thought I’d want facts. He had my blood tests and the ultrasound infront of him. No biopsy yet Im waiting. Incant see him on the list of consultants so I cant even check his credentials! I mean he was old so maybe hes experienced.

its a 50quid deposit.

There’s not a lot that would stop me trying for tickets to be honest!

FWIW it’s the coach ticket sale tomorrow (so £50 plus however much your coach costs), the regular ticket sale is on Sunday at 9am.

wibblewobbleboard · 02/11/2022 11:49

I'm really surprised they diagnosed cancer just by feeling a lump.

I'd still get the tickets if I was you.

fdgdfgdfgdfg · 02/11/2022 12:06

Buy it. The amount of holidays my mother managed to have while going through cancer treatment amazed me. They'll try their best to rearrange chemo appointments so you're able to go, and even try and sort it so you're not feeling too crappy while you're away if you can give them enough notice.

And it may not even be cancer.