Hi Amanda,
I know exactly what you are talking about when you wnt to get away from Cancerland. Many times since my diagnosis I have stepped back to take a mental break from it all. It does become overwhelming and sometimes people think that is all you can talk about. They seem to forget that you are a person NOT a disease. My theory at the moment is that I am not important enough for the world to stop. Bills still have to be paid, groceries bought, kids going to school. We do know how to talk about other stuff, in fact that is what we would all prefer to talk about I'm sure.
Enjoy your cancer break and I look forward to hearing from down the track. Best wishes to you.
Take care.
Tracey xx