Morning feeling mixed up since diagnosis of melanoma

Here for support from others going through the same thing as feel very lonely and upset . People say family and friends are a help I just seem forgotten and hardly hear from anyone starting to think maybe aren’t friends . Been diagnosed with melanoma 4.1 mm having a wide local excision on Wednesday and been waiting 3 weeks for ct scan results . Having issues walking under investigation , basically sitting in home with my thoughts and lack of sleep .Want to be positive but really is hard , seeing friends and family on social media seems like life goes on feel insignificant .

  • Hello please don't be disheartened.. Tho I know how you feel, most of the time it's where people dot know what to say.. By no means that doesn't make it any easier.. Please try and stay positive, keep yourself occupied invite your friends round its very easy to sit around as it's your routines that have changed.. Th not to dwell on appointments, maybe it's me but I always see them as a day out lol, cup of coffee teacake Get dressed up.. 

  • You are important. You’ve got to keep strong and get for your treatment. You show them how significant you are!! I hope everything goes ok for you xxxx

  • I know just having a bad day , think as you say daily routine upside down as not at work , ͏m͏y twin daughters moved out 3 weeks ago and hubby working hard due to loss in wage . My mum has had breast cancer and thyroid problem ,is getting on and feel as though she is struggling with the news . Have always been a strong person and do anything for anyone so hard trying to focus on Wednesday and results hoping for good news . Thank you for your kind words x

  • Thank you for keep nd words will do trying hard to focus think it’s the not knowing ct results am going to ask at the hospital on Wednesday . X

  • Good luck for Wednesday... Not that I'm bragging lol but this now NY 4th..so you'll be fine.. Chin up and s%d em all x

  • Hi there, lots of cancer sufferers feel like you, but people don't know how to react.   When my hubby felt like that I put the word out that he felt no one cares, guess what, they do.  I know you are suffering,  but it's still you despite the cancer.   Be honest with friends and I'm sure people will rally round.  Or you can chat to us!!  Xx

  • Thanks was let down by a good friend today , not sure because haven’t had my results yet and nothing to add  , but am prettified as been on the internet and seems like so much more and spreading . Hubby just says everything is fine it’s going to be good and feel like im having a melt down but just smile say I’m ok . The waiting for the results seems endless and I know so many on here in the same boat . Trying to take each day but really difficult , feeling anxiety for my surgery tomorrow too . Thank you sorry to be all doom and gloom xx 

  • Do not go on the Internet,  it's lethal!  This site has nearly all the information you need and people to help.  Partners don't know what to say, we aren't going through it, you are.  Tell them your worried or they think you're alright,  you don't need to be told alls well when you don't know.  I'm sorry your friend let you down don't dwell on it people are trying to live their own lives I'm sure she'll be there next time.  Good luck for tomorrow and let us k ow the results.  Hugs your way, Caz

  • Hello I hope your feeling a bit better today, I was diagnosed with melanoma on my ear in January this year, I’m a single older person  50+who lives on my own and it is very lonely at times ,my best died from cancer last October so it’s hard having no one to talk to.

    The good positive news is after waiting weeks and weeks I’ve been told my melanoma has not spread, so after surgery and having a huge chunk of ear removed that’s a relief

    waiting on results is stressful and frustrating but you’ll get through it,fingers crossed for you my dear. 

  • Hello Simplybee

    I know that feeling all to well and at the same time I don't want to be a burden to anyone, Yes the waiting for the results cause's anxiety, but anticaping doesn't help you or me, I've just learned that I have bladder cancer after doing battle with colon cancer stage 4, so I to am waiting to be operated on for the third time this year (the first one being for the heart).

    I wish you all the best !

    Merino from the Great White North