Hello everyone, I’m still very new to this site and am lucky enough to say that currently I am cancer free. I only had thyroid cancer, which I realise how lucky I was that it was this type and was removed during surgery. My whole journey has been whirlwind which I have put on my profile my story for those of you who want read.
my trouble is I think I am struggling to come to terms with the fact that I did have cancer let alone the fact that it is now gone. I am so anxious now for any further cancers and am so aware of any thing different going on with my body. I recently keep getting lymph nodes come up in my armpit which are easily visible and then they disappear again this alone is making me anxious that it’s back but now somewhere else. I guess what I’m trying to get to here is how do we ever go back to normal life? Do we ever live life again without so much fear and anxiety?
I hope that makes sense, sorry for waffling on. Hope everyone else is doing okay.
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Hi folks, you may want to check out this. Macmillan have also teamed up with BUPA to offer up to 6 free counselling sessions for people struggling emotionally because they are living with cancer. Clicking on the link will give you more information about this.
Also check for any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing.
Glad to hear it. Yes I vaguely remember something being said ( that first appointment is all a blur) but I think I will definitely speak with my gp if my worries continue as they are.
Life isn’t the same after having cancer. Going through the treatment is something you just have to do but I agree that afterwards you have all sorts of feelings. I found going to group sessions at Maggie’s helped. Listening to others put my experience into perspective. I still have lots of health issues resulting from the treatment and had to give up work. But I feel fortunate that I’m still here. My neighbour has just died of cancer aged 50. Life really is too short to worry about “what if”. I concentrate on the positive things and what makes me happy even if that is just taking photos of the flowers in my garden.
Your story gives me strength every time I read it. Thank you
Thank you for taking the time to reply. Yes you are so true about life is to short. I have more days now where I don’t think about it as much, but then I have a wave where I’m constantly checking my self for lumps and changes. I think my anxiety is something that I will need to seek help for because I can’t continue the way I am. Hope your doing okay. X
Bless you Dayasheela my story is just one of many that we can all get hope and strength from.
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