Cervical cancer
Hi...I found it yesterday I have cervical cancer. It's treatable so I'm lucky. I'm just numb
.. my Mum and sister both died last year from cancer 5 months apart. I was Mum's carer. I was also a healthcare assistant and now I fund myself being the patient. I'm scared of what's ahead..as in I'm scared of how well I'll be able to cope. Usually I'm fine with anything medical, the strong one, but now I just wish I had my Mum/ sister around to comfort me. I have brothers, all older, and good friends but I'm feeling alone deep down. Plus I'm trying to remain really positive for my second daughter who's due her first baby in September.
Part of me wants to hide, part of me says the brave mask is best. I'm confused and quietly scared of what's ahead....
Hi there
Thank you for posting. Finding out you have cancer can be a huge shock. Being diagnosed with cancer can cause different fears and emotions. There is no right or wrong way to feel. You are also trying to cope with the recent loss of your mother and sister so what you’re going through must be extremely stressful. There is help available, if you would like to speak to a nurse in confidence for support and advice we are available Monday to Thursday 9-8pm and Friday to Sunday 9-5pm on 1800 200 700. We could put you in contact with your local cancer support group or arrange our new one to one counselling via telephone / video link. Hopefully we will hear from you
Kind Regards
Cancer Nurse