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I am back. It's not good. I have stage 4 incurable kidney cancer which has spread to both lungs with multiple mets. Because of this, it's inoperable. Immunotherapy may be possible. I don't know what else to say at this point. I'm scared.

Sending positive vibes your way for your challenges today. Crying is good for us. I can understand your anger. What you are going through is hard.

My urology appointment is on Friday. I am scared. I keep crying, which is probably good as I have not been able to cry for a while. I don't want this to be true. I don't want to have an operation, but I must. I want it to all Go Away. I don't consider myself to be a coward generally, but this...

You have so much going on. I don't think you are a hypocrite. You are juggling so many things, for yourself and others. You are amazing! Sending hugs. You will be in my thoughts.

Thank you. Your words mean a lot to me. X

I don't know what kind of support I want. Just to know I am not alone. Virtual hugs help, as does shared experiences, reassurance that I am not being a coward or overreacting. Definitely not being told to pull myself together and put my big girl panties on. The support you are all giving me is...

Yes, I have been reading and posting on the Macmillan forum. I think I just need reassurance that I am not alone with this, to be honest.

It's a week before my urology appointment and I am falling apart mentally. I need to keep strong for the appointment and to rest and eat. I keep crying and going shaky. It's not due to blood sugar levels, they are reasonably ok. I don't know what set this off. Vibes welcome.

It may not be due to the diabetes. I strongly suggest you talk to your surgery and get your nausea and dry mouth checked out, just as you would before your diagnosis. Best wishes.

As you are a type 2 taking no meds (according to your profile) what do you mean by hypos? I am interested in what happens when you have one, and what your blood sugar levels are during one. It's very rare for an unmedicated type 2 to have hypos

I always demand and expect far more from myself than I do of others. Thanks for the reminder. I will try to remember and be kind to myself x

Hugs for your difficult time.

I am on anti-nausea meds now. I still have an issue with textures, and a very small to non existent appetite. Apparently it's due to my kidney tumour and raised blood calcium levels. I will be discussing this with the urologist next week. Also, over November I had three courses of strong...

I haven't had the flu jab yet either. My GP said not to have it until I was well again. I will have it about two weeks after the covid one, as that was considered to be more important.

I am now stressing about my covid booster tomorrow. I am scared of the side effects, especially the nausea and vomiting.

I alternate between anxious and scared, or calm resignation, with a bit of denial creeping into the mix every so often. Christmas was very quiet. How was your Christmas and New year?

I am having to have more carbs than I like, due to my eating issues and small appetite. However, my blood sugar levels only seem to have risen by 2 whole points on average. I am trying to let it happen and not get stressed due to the reality that having some nourishment is better than none. My...

Update: Thrush has gone, nausea has gone, taste buds are still a bit weird, my mouth is still a bit dry, but not like it was. I couldn't get an earlier appointment with the consultant as they said I need this time for my body to heal from the hospital treatment and other infections. It's only...

Ps and tablet for my oral thrush, as it's still there, which may be adding to my eating issues.

I have a water infection. I can't get the antibiotics until tomorrow morning. Apparently the tumour is likely to be suppressing my immune system. If I get another infection after this, he suggests a maintenance dose of antibiotics daily until I get treatment. Anyone know about this? He is going...