Your My Light journey

I’ve just been diagnosed

Often the best way to work through an emotional and confusing time can be to focus on the immediate issues and challenges. When you are newly diagnosed, these often relate to what treatments you may be given and some of the practicalities of attending hospital for appointments.  You may also be worried about work and what it means for you having to take time off.   

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Most people are not sure what help and support there is for someone who has been diagnosed with cancer and so finding your  way to the right services and support is important. 

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Our My Light section, I’ve just been diagnosed is a place you can visit to help ease your worry and signpost you to helpful advice and information.  

I've finished treatment

Completing treatment may feel like you have reached the end of a long tunnel and you will be looking towards the future with mixed feelings of renewed  positivity  and  uncertainty  of  returning  back  to normality.

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You may feel unsure of how your employer will welcome you back or concerned about long-term  effects from your treatment.  Some are also unsure of what information they can access or not sure how to ask for support. 

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Our My Light section, I’ve finished treatment is a place you can visit and return to as a way for us to support and guide you through your journey with tailored information. 

Life beyond cancer

As you look towards continuing your life beyond cancer you may feel a sense of relief. You will be ready to make plans and also concerned or worried that your health may be impacted in the future.

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Stress surrounding cancer returning is common and you will have questions surrounding returning to work or if you will be able to feel like yourself again.

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Our My Light section, life beyond cancer is a place you can visit to help ease your worry and signpost you to helpful advice and information.

I'm facing the end of my life

As you start this difficult pathway you and your family will be anxious and unsure of how to plan.  This emotional time will feel daunting and you may not know how to look forwards.  

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Our My Light section, I’m facing the end of my life will help to guide you and your family with advice and information to  help  ease feelings of anxiety and help you continue to look after your wellbeing and mental health.