I'm so sorry for this... I'm feeling that way now and my mastectomy is tomorrow! I opted to not do chemo at all (which is the right decision for me) but I imagine from now on, we'll all have this same sense of dread & worry somewhere in the back of our minds. It's the nature of the beast, I think. Once we get that diagnosis, we're confronted with our mortality. And no matter if we have family or not, we still feel alone.
But stay strong and keep moving forward, thankful for each new day. This place where we can honestly say how we feel can be a god-send. Especially when the community champions step in and give us those positive vibes.
Hi, I feel you. I had a lumpectomy and finished radiation 4 weeks ago. I still don’t have my energy level back. I am afraid the cancer might come back. Especially since I also had uterine cancer at same time and had a hysterectomy. I was told my cancer type is rare and not aggressive, but everyday I wonder if it will come back or if I am doing anything to increase the risk. I think it’s normal to feel this way and have these thoughts. It’s hard for me to ‘flip a switch’ and feel secure about the future. I know I need to keep moving forward, but I’m sad. Thanks for your post as it got me thinking. I hope you feel better soon. Hugs
