Cancer free

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  1. Yesterday my surgeon told me I was cancer free after triple negative breast cancer. I should have felt elated but I feel so low and tearful today. I still have to have radiotherapy,  immunotherapy and reconstruction on both boobs.  I still feel so ill from the side effects of chemo. I feel so guilty as others will never get this amazing news, but I just feel so depressed. I'm struggling as people are expecting me to be back to normal, now, I even had my step daughter ask me to have my granddaughter on certain days now. I don't think I can as I'm still so ill. Why am I feeling this way? 
  • Hi  and welcome to this little corner of the community...... and it's great to hear how things have went for you so far.

    Your physical and mental well being is very important and let's face it, those who have not navigated the same journey have no idea as to the toll this has on us and the time it takes to get back to any type of normality.

    As a family, we have all been on my journey for over 25 years with 2 very rare types of blood cancer....one being incurable.

    The main thing that we as a family did was be open with everyone around us as to the ongoing challenges and the limits as to what I and indeed my family could do..... But I am now 9 years out from my last treatment and turn 69 in a few weeks and we are getting on with life.

    You may find it helpful to make a cuppa and have a look at this great paper......

            After Treatment Finishes - Then What?

    by Dr Peter Harvey as it highlights the post treatment milestones. I do know many people who have printed the paper out or sent it as an attachment as it helps unpack and highlight the journey you are on.

    Do get back to me with your thoughts on the paper ((hugs))

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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  • Thankyou I will read it now xx

  • Once you have looked through it….. do it again Wink

    Mike (Thehighlander)

    It always seems impossible until its done - Nelson Mandela

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