Life after Cancer…….

Hi Newjourney, my daughter could have written this! She's 10 weeks finished treatment now - two years of chemo, surgeries and radio. But, 10 weeks on, things are slowly improving. She's suddenly motivated to work on shifting the weight and is building up her exercise. Has had her short hair restyled and highlighted. Has also made an appointment for a facial and to discuss what treatment they would suggest to attempt to reduce the dark shadows and 'hooded' eyes - decided to treat herself.

Daughter was so happy to have finished treatment but there's that deep fear now that the 'comfort blanket' of chemo has been taken away. 

Yes, she's still scared of every little headache / joint pain / upset stomach ... everything. But, nearly three months on,  she's learning to relax and control the worry. You will too, it's very early days.

Very best wishes, you're nearly there! xxx

Ah thank you for replying.

It’s so hard, I should feel pleased but feel so many things, angry too at cancer for what me and my family have gone through, for taking away the last year, but then grateful I’ve had a warning - lots don’t get that.

If I have a pain, how do I know if it’s normal? Nerve pain? Do I leave it or bother the nurses with every twinge…..just feel so many things. 
I try and put a brave face on and say I’m fine, I’ve been lucky but hear the voice in my head saying….what if…..

I just want to know it’ll all be ok , wish I had my mum still  

My husband, family and friends have all been amazing but just don’t always understand  xxx

Bless you! Yes it’s tough after lots of treatment, but you’ll no doubt find this article a help, and yes you will gradually learn to trust your body again.

https://www.livingwell-cancer-support.org.uk/docs/Peter%20Harvey%20-%20After%20the%20Treatment%20Finishes%20then%20What.pdf

Hugs xxx

Thank you ️

I’ll just warn you, the first time I read it I cried, it was so apt! 

Hugs xxx