It may feel like it sometimes, but you are not alone. Gather your troops and allow them to be there for you.

Assign a social secretary to update people or answer questions. There’s a lot to process and you’ll need headspace. You’ll want to appoint a medical mate too. Someone to come to appointments, take notes and ask questions that you’re probably too wobbly to.

Establish your own Cancer Crew – others who’ve been there and know their shit. These legends will ‘get you’ when nobody else does.