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DodiAllen 
7:23am, October 21, 2009
Today I had an episode of fear... fear of the cancer recurring. I have had discomfort and bladder frequency for a couple days. Today I got a tough headache and dizziness, so I was off to the doctors. The doctor did a dip test (sending the urine to the lab for testing too) and said I had blood in my urine. The doctor suspects a Urinary Tract Infection and prescribed
medication.
I am courageously completing my cancer treatment and I want to move on with my life.
I had no idea that I would ever have concerns like this!!!!!
I have to find a way not to do this to myself ..... the fear really gripped me.
I read this:
Worrying about the cancer coming back (recurring) is normal, especially during the first year after treatment. This is one of the most common fears people have after cancer treatment. And even many years after treatment, this fear may still be in the back of your mind.
This gives me some comfort, knowing it is normal to feel this way.
Comments
You're not alone in your fear. I've been dealing with the same thing. I think time is what will help us through these fears, but right now it's hard not to be concerned that every little thing could be a recurrence. As always, you're in my prayers each and every day.
gypsy714
Time does help I guess, but it's always in the back of my mind too. It doesn't seem fair after what we've already dealt with!
JackieG054
I feel the same way sometimes Dodi! I guess it's because we can't actually see the inside of us, and cancer is kind of a sneak attack. But worrying sure doesn't help!
How are you doing? What's going on with you now friend?
Love ya!
Theresa
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