Hi Trish57,   Welcome to our (that now includes you) community! I realise that it is not nearly the same, but regard us as an extension to your family.   I am so fortunate that I have a loving partner who has trudged the journey through cancer with me - through thick and thin, and we have been lucky to get through relatively unscathed (apart from the cattle prod marks from when I needed to be brought back in line).  I can only imagine that it would take enormous strength to do it alone.   So don't!   Call in here whenever you need to unload - either positively or negatively, emotionally or medically.   So how are you getting on today?   For me, 2 years since my total gastrectomy on 21/08/19 and about 16 months since last chemo, I get to the end of the working week and am completely knackered. Last night I fell asleep at 7:29 pm - I had just laid down ready to watch the NRL game and didn't even make it through the ads between programs. But otherwise, things are pretty much inder control these days.   Again, reach out to us whenever you need it.   Big hugs, Rick ... View more