I mean, I know I have people to talk to, and I know they're always there for me when I need vent/cry/scream/whatever...

But idk, it's just different when someone else knows how it feels being told that you're going to die from something you have no control over.

I'm worried though that if I did go to one that I'd meet people I like and then what if something happened to them?

Ugh, it's a horrible situation, but sometimes the only people who can truly relate to what you're going through are those also going through it...

if you're worried about becoming too close to anyone you could always try some online support chats and forums if you haven't already? Online Cancer Support

I browsed an online one once for young adults, I thought maybe having someone close to my age would be good too, but there was barely anyone there. I'll check that one out though!

We're all here for you, to listen, laugh, cry, but personally i can never sit here and say "I know". Take it from someone who has used support groups in the past for another thing, it can help ease the burden

Not the burden on your friends, because that isn't something we worry about, but the burden on you...

I know what it's like to sometimes have the questions and not have a friend who knows the answers, but going to the support group made me realise I was not alone and you won't be too

A friend of mine is blogging about walk with cancer and her struggles to slow it down - livingly dying
She has found comfort from mutual support of other folks on that road.

There are little things that ppl who do not have it wont understand and someone who does have it can relate to you about it. It's something I think you should try and see if you haven't already

Cyberpink: very true, and maybe it would do the same for me

CajsaLilliehook: "We bounce between denial, deep despair, and sheer optimism" That pretty much describes my feelings towards life every day. I'll definitely read through her blog. Thank you

nami_naeko: Yeah I'm definitely thinking about it, I'm painfully shy though...even online, so that doesn't always help

You're welcome to talk to me whenever you want. I'm about halfway though my treatment but at least done with chemo, thank goodness.

Only people going through the same as you can truly understand you. Give it a try ,why not?

I think it would be good to have a support group that is going through the same thing. They get you.

I recommend checking a few groups out before selecting one. They can vary a lot and some may meet your needs and some may make you feel even more alone.

I agreebi think ot would be a good thing for you. I dont know if the online support is a chat room forum but if it is, I would be happy to

Log in with you to make you feel less awkward/alone

Amy I'm sure Dana Farber has something on site that you can try, and you could just go once to see what it feels like. No joining.

A support group would probably give you better responses than what you can get from people who haven't been in your shoes but think they have all the answers. Like the one that asked about wanting kids

I'm so sorry! I hope it gets better for you!

Right after my hubs diagnosis he totally lost it. He found a group a few hours away and he wanted to go. He left there optimistic cause

While a few were in bad health, there were a few especially 1 woman who had surgery to remove 87 lesions from her intestines who was so

Happy and full of life that she was a great source of comfort to him. That was with only going once too. His surgery came up fast after that

So haven't had a chance to go back, but it was great for him overall. Especially since his is pretty rare, finding others was good.