Hi Ambra,

It must be so difficult to be so far away from your family and not having a significant other by your side. Do you have anyone that could stay with you at your home? You will need someone to make sure that all the changes in your body are communicated clearly to your medical team, someone who is very intuned with any little change in your mood or pain. Also I have found that the people here surround me and that I am in fact not alone. You might also feel relief sending texts or skyping with your family. Tell people your energy level every day, some people are more perceptive than others and will know what you need just by beeing with you regularly.

I feel for you, we can chat anytime, Sophie

husband 61@diagnosis painter
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17/9/13 Dx(moderately aggressive)
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Clear margin, close 2mm inner cheek
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