emanon

Worried it will come back

Posted on 01/28/09, 10:01 am

I am so worried that my brease cancer will come back that it's affecting my relationship, my life, my sleep, and my well being. I've talked to several psychologyst and it doesn't seem to be helping. I'm taking an antidepressant and arimidex. I'm afraid that the longer I continue to think about getting it again that I will make it come back. I would appreciate any suggestions that anyone can give me so that I can go on with my life as a normal human being.

• Reply #1 02/19/09  3:15pm
  
  colored_che...
  I had an abnormal test and I so understand that fear. Walk each day. Have gratitude for recovery. Fear is so legitimate in the realm of feelings. I don't now if normal is ever the same after having cancer. It is more like Navigating the Norm, redefining what is normal and going from there. Just know you are not alone in these feelings. Have you talked to one of the oncology social workers at either your dr's office or the ACS?
  Love and support,
  India

As young adults, it is hard to redefine "normal" after going through cancer and treatment and now what.... LET'S TALK ABOUT IT!!!