Feeling a little sorry for myself.
On the 2 week wait pathway and it is the longest two weeks of my life, still have another week to go.
I am an oncology nurse so as you can imagine my mind is driving me crazy.
@tylerj1 - I’m really sorry you find yourself on here, but wanted to welcome you and send you hugs while you wait for your appointment. The waiting really is the hardest part, but we are all here to chat, listen and hold your hand.
I can completely understand that with your job that your mind has gone into overdrive and that all the things you would usually say to patients to reassure them have flown out of the window. Try to remember the statistics that most lumps are benign and that as one of the other champions, @Shi wisely says “you don’t have BC until you are diagnosed”.
It sounds like a cliche but now really is the time for lots of self kindness, lots of treats and whatever makes you feel better. Try to take one day at a time and not let your mind race ahead, though of course that is way easier to type than to do. Please keep in touch, beforehand and afterwards to let us know how you get on.
Sending you strength and hugs, Evie xx
Hello!
I completely get you right now, I’ve got my letter and it’s next weds. It all seems so formal and matter of fact too, my head is flooded with intrusive thoughts ranging from one extreme to the other!
I really am fed up of feeling sorry for myself without even having a valid reason , however this threat and this lump is a valid reason to feel sorry for myself because what if!
It’s definitely limbo
it’s definitely not nice.
keep us updated please xxx