Today I was told I have cancer. I'm sat alone at home to digest the news

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DH has gone out, it was planned. He asked if I minded him going. DC don't knowl and are doing own things. I messaged a friend to suggest a chat but she isn't picking up. I had told her today was diagnoses day but she's forgotten. We all have busy lives. I'm not going to tell friends over a message. Im purposely not googling it. I feel helpless waiting for the next hospital appt. Waiting to find out more.

Just wanted a hand hold

I won't sleep tonight. Any recommendations for Netflix/prime binge sets ?

So sorry to hear your news, I hope you get the treatment you need asap and that it’s successful. I’ve not watched it but a couple of people I know were talking about how good the Netflix series about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders is if you want something more frivolous!

I am so sorry OP! I just binged Spent on BBC iPlayer and really liked it.

When I have bad news I like to binge watch the original BBC Pride and Prejudice series. I must have watched it a thousand times. It’s my happy place along with Harry Potter.

I also find the West Wing incredibly soothing. Plus it lasts forever.

Last week when my horse died I watched all 3 series of Bridgerton again in an almost nonstop marathon. I’d already seen it twice but it was relaxing.

You are doing very well not googling, that is my downfall - I have to read everything ever written when I have a worry. I’m sorry you are dealing with this

I'm really enjoying High Country, OP. It's very well done and the film locations are amazing. Sorry you're managing the processing stage alone but distraction is good

So sorry you’re going through this and I wish you the best moving forwards.

So sorry to hear this OP and wishing you all the best
Another vote for Ted Lasso too

So sorry to hear your news.

How about west wing, below deck, Bridgeston, white collar?

Oh, yes, I enjoyed this too. Some delightful lines.

Sending you hugs, can't think of anything off top of my head to watch, I rake through tv until I find something whilst scrolling on here! 💐

Hello ❤️. I was in your position over a decade ago and I am so sorry to read this. I remember the feeling like it was yesterday including the agonising limbo of the first few days. Sending you all the love and strength for the best possible outcome. You are so much stronger than you think ❤️❤️xx

Sending OP and everyone else in her position, hugs and 🙏.♥️♥️♥️

So sorry to hear this. Everything crossed that the next hospital appointment brings as positive news as possible.

When I was in a two-week wait situation, I found Derry Girls to be a great help. Short but engaging and laugh out loud funny.

I remember when I got my diagnosis. It came out of the blue, with an after-hours phone call because it was considered a bit of an emergency.

I had several very strong drinks. It wasn’t the healthiest way of dealing with the news. XH didn’t want to cancel our dinner plans once he got home from work, so off we went with me trying to act semi-normal.

I don’t tell this story for sympathy. This was many, many years ago and I am fine now. I tell it because I did not deal with it well.

You need to stand up for yourself right now and over the next few months.

If you need your husband home to watch the children, it’s ok to tell him to stay home. It’s even ok to call him and ask him to come home if you realize you over-committed. now isn’t the time to try to be the cool wife. Now is the time where he steps up and takes over so you can focus on your health, both physical and mental.

for a good binge watch distraction I recommend ‘class of 07’. It’s about a group of women at a high school reunion when an apocalypse hits. It’s a comedy, easy watching, but compelling.

Not a fan of the Beatles but actually really enjoyed this one!
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, OP, hope you find something that helps you in this difficult time.

I'm sorry to hear your news. You will learn that some people who you thought were friends will disappear and others will unexpectedly step up.
It's 5 years since I had that news. It was a grim year but I seldom think of it now. I wish you a straight forward path through treatment.

I am so sorry for your diagnosis and wish you well and a big hug but I can't suggest TV. I prefer MN because tv is too slow.

I binged that today. It was good.

So sorry to hear this.

my 2 picks for cosy tv that you don’t need to concentrate on are Gilmore Girls and my absolute favourite Hart of Dixie (on itv x).
both amusing, romantic and like a warm hug.

Sorry you are going through this. How you been given a prognosis or treatment plan yet?

This is true….those who i considered acquaintances or friends of friends are now some of my very best friends….some fell by the wayside ….and I left them there …..once you get a treatment plan life will seem more positive ….wishing you well OP

Sending you a massive hand hold and hug. You don’t know me; but I’m thinking of you x

Sending a handhold , love and strength.
We are all here if you want to talk. People do funny things to try and cope with bad news.
DH should not have gone out but it’s possible that he is just putting his head in the sand to try and cope because he is frightened.
I hope he gives you a massive hug when he gets home and the love and support you deserve .
How about My family and other animals by Gerald Durrell? It’s soulful like Downton. Xx

I was you in 2017. I had breast cancer. All good now. I had a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy. I found the waiting the worst part, once you find out your treatment plan it seems to help. You’ve done well today to hold it together by the sounds of it. We kept it from our daughter until we had dates and a plan so we knew what was happening and could give her some info, (she was late teens) My husband went out that night too, it sounds really harsh that they do, but tbh I insisted as I needed a sense of normality and every time I looked at him and how he was struggling it nearly broke me and I felt if I broke I didn’t know how I’d keep it inside until we were ready to tell people.Have you been allocated a macmillan nurse? Mine was amazing, answered all my questions in a way that I understood as opposed to medical jargon from the consultant. If I can help at all please reach out. Best wishes xx

So sorry to hear this OP. Take care of yourself. My TV recommendation is Taskmaster - hope you get some laughs out of it like I did!

Sorry you are going through this and hope your support network gets a kick into action. I really love watching Korean dramas on Netflix, if you are looking for something different? My kids got me into it. If you are looking for escapism they have it in spades!