Thank you for your honest words, you’ve certainly been through the mill in recent times. I admire your fortitude.
I have no words of wisdom, although I have been living with cancer since April 2022 so can understand your attitude. I was 56 when diagnosed and elected for surgery and radiotherapy in August 2022, and needed further radiotherapy last summer as this bloody cancer wouldn’t do one.
I’ve tried to remain realistic but positive, for the good of others and for myself, I’m sure that a positive attitude is part of a positive outcome. This has, at times, driven those closest to me to distraction.
On the whole, the NHS has been magnificent, there have been moments of frustration but it’s been good when it’s really mattered.
The best piece of advice I was given was by my surgeon, stay away from the internet, especially at times like tonight when sleep eludes me. There’s a lot of misinformation about my condition.
Good luck, stay positive and don’t be afraid to talk about it…