Lonley and Scared

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sharonwright
sharonwright Member Posts: 6
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Hi everyone I am so sorry about us all being here on this site however happy for having found it, I too need friends and am new to this site

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  • Hal61
    Hal61 Member Posts: 655
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    Welcome Sharon
    Hey Sharon, feel better and feel welcome here. This is a survivor board and we're all here to help you, whatever phase you're in. I'm guessing you have been diagnosed with cancer, not "c", or "ca"--no offense; but cancer. It can be beaten. The newest treatments are less and less invasive with less and less drawbacks. Everyone here is in your boat or helping those who are. Hope we can offer you support and information.

    best, Hal
  • soccerfreaks
    soccerfreaks Member Posts: 2,788 Member
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    Welcome!
    Welcome aboard, Sharon! As you note yourself, it's a crummy club due to membership requirements, but I can assure you, as Hal exemplifies, that the members are wonderful folks, typically kind, gentle, knowledgeable, and supportive.

    If you have questions, do not hesitate to ask them. Someone is bound to have had some sort of similar experience, if not exactly the same. It is helpful, of course, if you provide as much information about your status (or the status of your loved one) as you can, so that people can have as clear a picture as possible of where you are coming from.

    Again, welcome, and take care,

    Joe
  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
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    echo the above
    Welcome to the board. If you get the time, fill out the bio section. That makes it easier to see where you've been, and where you're headed.

    Pat
  • fisrpotpe
    fisrpotpe Member Posts: 1,349 Member
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    Double the Echo
    I double the echo above. welcome and please don't be wondering... this is the place to ask questions, get information and lots of support.

    welcome
    john
  • osmotar
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    Hello and Welcome
    Hi..I'll 3-peat the welcome. You will find folks of all levels of treatment and diagonsis. I just finished my treatment on Friday Dec 31st for tonsil C. This is a great site for questions and comfort in reading how others are managing everything that is happenning or has happened to them.

    Linda
  • oldpaint03
    oldpaint03 Member Posts: 27 Member
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    osmotar said:

    Hello and Welcome
    Hi..I'll 3-peat the welcome. You will find folks of all levels of treatment and diagonsis. I just finished my treatment on Friday Dec 31st for tonsil C. This is a great site for questions and comfort in reading how others are managing everything that is happenning or has happened to them.

    Linda

    Lonley and Scared
    You have found many friends on this site. My husband was stage 4 tongue cancer and we were SCARED also. then I found this wonderful site with people that have gone through it and they helped us every step of the way. There was never a day that I didnt check in to see how and what everyone else was doing. There are many like Sweet, Skiffin, Hondo , Dr. Mary and many more that have been through it and if they cant answer your question right then , I swear they research somewhere and will come up with an answer. I could'nt have helped my sweetheart without them.
    HUGS , Jonni
  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
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    Come On In....
    Welcome Sharon....

    As others have mentioned, great people here and awesome reasources for newbies to the game.

    Here is a thread for newbies with tons of info....created by Dawn (Sweetblood) of a compilation of many useful and informative bits of information gathered by many;

    SUPERTHREAD

    You are not alone...

    Best,
    John
  • hawk711
    hawk711 Member Posts: 566
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    Skiffin16 said:

    Come On In....
    Welcome Sharon....

    As others have mentioned, great people here and awesome reasources for newbies to the game.

    Here is a thread for newbies with tons of info....created by Dawn (Sweetblood) of a compilation of many useful and informative bits of information gathered by many;

    SUPERTHREAD

    You are not alone...

    Best,
    John

    Hi Sharon
    Welcome to the spot that will give you answers and hope. I joined here 21 months ago as treatment started and got more answers here than from my Dr's. You will have many CSN friends here to give you assistance through your treatment. Come on any time and be assured that we all know that feeling of lonliness and fear....we have all been there.
    best of luck to you
    Steve
  • RogerRN43
    RogerRN43 Member Posts: 185
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    Sharon
    Feel free to express yourself here.
    There are so many people here that provide support from beginners to caregivers to longtime survivors, you will feel at home.

    I feel fortunate to have found this site.

    Roger
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
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    Waving to Sharon
    Just wanted to say hi. Welcome to our little club, that no one wants a membership to. As you can see, you're not alone. :)
  • shoemandan1
    shoemandan1 Member Posts: 19
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    welcome
    You have come to the right place to meet friends who are or have gone through many of the same experinces that your going through.I have only been a member for about 2 or 3 weeks and have found many helpful post that have help me.I wish I had known about this sight when I was dianosed last Feb.Again welcome you'll find friendly helpful suportive peaple here. your friend Dan
  • kokomc
    kokomc Member Posts: 22
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    Welcome Sharon
    I am new here myself and find that this is a great place for help and information.

    Mary
  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
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    Jumping On the Bandwagon
    Welcome. For many of us, there were times we felt scared and lonely - whether we were actually alone or not. Hope we can help ease the feelings of loneliness and fear for you, even is just by a small amount.
  • sharonwright
    sharonwright Member Posts: 6
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    thankyou
    thankyou everyone
  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
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    sharonwright said:

    thankyou
    thankyou everyone

    Wow. For so many of us, if the medical issues weren't enough, we get to add the overwhelming social issues ito the pot and stir. Have you joined SPOHNC? If there's a local chapter, that would likley be worth your time. Please come often and post at this board. Helping others is a great diversion.

    Wishing you the best.

    Pat
  • jeepman
    jeepman Member Posts: 109
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    Welcome
    Hi Sharon,

    Welcome to the site. I joined 2 days after being diagnosed back in April of 2011 and was sooooo glad to have found this place in cyberspace. You will get better advice here for most things (that your medical folks cannot give you answers for) than anywhere else. Again, good to have you here.

    Mike
  • Bigfuzzydoug
    Bigfuzzydoug Member Posts: 154
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    You're amongst friends
    We've all been through scary times and have felt lonely.
  • stevenl
    stevenl Member Posts: 587
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    Bigfuzzydoug said:

    You're amongst friends
    We've all been through scary times and have felt lonely.

    lonely
    You can rest assured that you are now not alone.

    Welcome,
    Steve

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