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Hi I am new to the CC Online Community. A week and a half ago I was told I have Anal Cancer, waited 3 months to see a specialist, then to have urgent sent for MRI and Biopsy. My last PAP test result February 2021 stated HPV16 for further investigation???? I am anxiously awaiting my official results (10am tomorrow) so I'm feeling anxious, isolated and scared as I don't know what Stage my cancer is nor my prognosis with treatment. I am trying to stay positive but the unknown just makes me feel ungrounded. Any suggestions welcome
Hi @Cazza1 ,
Welcome to the Community. Sorry it's under these circumstances. Try looking at things this way - you can't change what has happened in the past, what's done is done; but you can control your future to a certain extent. Try not to worry about what has happened, you can't change it; Concentrate on your future - do some research so you're prepared for what is to come; Try to get fitter before any surgery (depending on how much time you have), & continue gentle exercise during treatment; TALK with people, someone, anyone, a counsellor if need be - it really helps. You may find some people don't want to know you after a cancer diagnosis - this is when you find your true friends. Don't worry about the ones that fall away (if any) - you will be better off without them; Eat well & drink plenty of water; Relax! & remember you can't change what has already happened.
You can always download on this site, & get some fabulous info from people who are members here. Take care of yourself.
All the best
Budgie
Hi Budgie
Thankyou for your reply. I will act on your suggestions on staying positive and looking forward to living in the future. Due to a mix up on Tuesday, I now find out my official diagnosis tomorrow with my specialist. I am due to have surgery very soon it sounds like after my chat with the GP. Thankyou for your support Budgie, regards Cazza1
Hi PeterK
thanks for your message of hope and positivity. we are all in this together even though community members may have different cancers.Thanks for caring, Cazza1