Anyone else out there that has had cancer?!
Question: I recently went through a bout with cancer. I had surgery and am now being followed carefully. My problem is that I can not seem to quit worrying that it will come back or that I have it somewhere else in my body and they don't know. It is kind of taking the fun out of my life right now. Has anyone else been through this? If so what did you do or tell yourself to stop feeling like this? Thanks so much for your help, I appreciate it.
Answers: I recently went through a bout with cancer. I had surgery and am now being followed carefully. My problem is that I can not seem to quit worrying that it will come back or that I have it somewhere else in my body and they don't know. It is kind of taking the fun out of my life right now. Has anyone else been through this? If so what did you do or tell yourself to stop feeling like this? Thanks so much for your help, I appreciate it.
Sorry to hear about yours. I too, am a survivor. Diagnoised last May w/ b/c, w 5/10 lymph nodes also having cancer. Had surgery in June, Started chemo in July, finished Nov. 1. Started Rad. week after Thanksgiving, Finished Jan 16, 08. I have a VERY good attitude, and my "little" support group is awesome. But...I have always had that in the back of my mind. I will probably have to have my spleen taken out this year. Sucks, but I will do it again if necessary. But it pisses me off though, cause last summer was "lost" to cancer. I'm determined that this year will be better. Try keeping a journal, I did and it helped. I know that we are tired alot and just don't feel like doing the things we used to do, but just hold on to the idea that you will feel better...I do. I wasn't given very good odds at first. Sorry for going on....I wish you the best.
I just got done with chemo and surgery and will be starting radiation soon so I'm not completely done with my treatments. I admit that even right after chemo I worry about any lumps or bumps. I think the thing that helps me is that I have survived breast cancer so far and if cancer comes back I will fight it again the same way I have fought this. Remember that we have won once and can do it again if necessary.
I've heard so often that worry is our biggest foe after a bout with cancer. It's especially true in the next year or so after dealing with it. That's where I am now. Except I decided to get back into yoga, breathwork and meditation to help discipline my mind not to go there anymore. You may want to do things like this or other things you enjoy to help yourself relax.
After all, we know more than most people that life needs to be enjoyed NOW.
I understand, I just completed 2 years of chemo and just completed a bone marrow stem cell transplant in October. I know exactly what you are talking about, because it is hard to understand unless you have gone through it. I have to get pet scans regularly, so when people say to try to forget, the tests dont help with that. I am trying to keep my mind occupied, I started going on Yahoo to take my mind off of it. At some point I think I am going to wear myself out of worrying. I guess we can just pray and hope for the best. I will pray for you as well.
What type of cancer?If you don't mind telling me. I know that it can be a hard subject to talk about.
My mom is going through that same thing right now. She said also that all of the fun is being taken right out of her life. Every time something hurts. she thinks that her cancer has come back. She wishes that they would do a pet scan so she could put her mind at ease but they usually only do those when cancer is suspected someplace. They, in my opinion, wait to long. You would think that they could find a way to put minds at ease for those who worry so much. See, my mom has had trouble eating for the last 5 months. She is afraid that something is wrong, but her cancer Dr. tells her that there is nothing to worry about. She tries not to worry, but you can see it in her face. I think that she is starting to age through all of this. I worry for her as well. I will add you to my prayers and please try to keep your chin up. Good luck