Given the all clear , but now feeing low

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Hi, I first was diagnosed with breast cancer in dec 2022 I had 2 excisions which led to chemo from the onco test then finished with surgery for an implant early august. I have now been given the all clear but I keep having mood swings. I was really over the moon at first but now I have days when I’m in a bad mood and felling really low . Is this normal? 

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    FormerMember

    I remember in November last yr oncologist (lovely man) said “I do not expect the cancer to come back” (some don’t seem to say all clear). I didn’t skip out if there..a strange feeling if “how does he KNOW it won’t come back?” came over me, but since then, I don’t even think about it anymore! Live your Life! It is normal to feel frustrated, angry, bewildered…it’s been a life changing experience. I wish you the v best xx

  • Hi  , think that’s a natural response at your stage, a real mix of emotions. I find this article really useful to return to from time to time, seems to sum it all up so well. I’ll try to post the link…

    www.workingwithcancer.co.uk/.../After-the-treatment-finishes-then-what.pdf

    I’m nearly 5 years post diagnosis now, still have ups and downs, still have anxieties about various things, but also enjoying lots of aspects of my ‘new normal’. Love and hugs, HFxx 

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi