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Iamthefreespiri
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11 years ago

I am new to this

I am new to all this, having been diagnosed on 11 August 2014 and having my first surgery on 21 August 2014. I have already been told that I will be having another surgery as the nodes that were removed are 'sticky'.

I don't know how this is going to progress and what to expect. I have been told it is an emotional roller coaster however I am not feeling anything.

I have the support of my partner only, my family is east side while I am west side. I don't have any friends to call and have always done everything  for and by myself. I don't know how to identify if I need help or even how to ask for help.

So whats new, I guess this will be just another think I do on my own.

coping

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  • saphire's avatar
    saphire
    Member
    11 years ago

    As Julie says everybody gives you help and support on here I was only diagnosed in May 28th and it is a whirlwind

    Good luck and look forward to hearing from you as you go through the journe

  • Merlins_mum's avatar
    Merlins_mum
    Member
    11 years ago
    If you are on this network, you will never be alone. You can get as little or as much support as you like. There may be a local group you can meet up with...I was reluctant to at first, I am not much of a joiner but as I had no family either they became my goto people when I wanted to know something or just to get reassurance. I also felt pretty numb until the cocktails of drugs from surgery and chemo hit my system. That was my emotional time. With love Julie
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    Merlins_mum
    Member
    11 years ago
    If you are on this network, you will never be alone. You can get as little or as much support as you like. There may be a local group you can meet up with...I was reluctant to at first, I am not much of a joiner but as I had no family either they became my goto people when I wanted to know something or just to get reassurance. I also felt pretty numb until the cocktails of drugs from surgery and chemo hit my system. That was my emotional time. With love Julie