Worried

  • 6 replies
  • 30 subscribers
  • 1404 views

I have just come to the end of 6 cycles of Docetaxel and am continuing with hormone injections three weekly. I now have a dull ache in the bottom of my rib cage.

I am terrified that my plurel infusion, which caused my diagnosis of Secondary breast cancer is back already. I have rung the BCN's expecting reassurance that this is unlikely, only to find myself booked in for a CT scan tomorrow morning!

With the state of things in the NHS I'm thinking they must be worried too, for a scan to be arranged so quickly?

This is  the thing I find hardest to cope with the ongoing stress and worry and the general roller coaster of the cancer journey. 

Jude

  • Hi Jude, I just wanted to wish you luck with your scan tomorrow. This disease does mess with your head and every new pain and ache I overthink and convince myself it's spread to that area. You definitelyFingers crossed have a great BCN there, someone who listened to you and addressed your concerns so quickly. I often read the opposite on these sites. They are probably just being cautious. Good luck Fingers crossed

    Jools xx

  • Hope all goes well with scan, and I know it’s a panic when they say see you straight away , but at least will put your mind at rest quicker. So good that they have arranged it quickly. I agree that every ache brings back reminder that this thing will never go away! I too had 6 docatexel and now on phesgo injection 3 weekly - like you I sometimes don’t feel as secure as when having chemotherapy, but need to trust oncology and stay positive.

    Take care and hope all ok x

  • Thank you both for your messages of support. Scan all done just the waiting (again) for results!  I have to learn ways of managing myself better. Xx

  • Latest...oncologist has rung to say the scan is clear and continues to show a positive response to the treatment. He said he never expected anything different! Slight smile So as you said Winship we have to trust them. Jools, my head is definitely the problem , I'm working on it. 

    Thank you both once again xx

  • So pleased for you ! And that your oncologist got back to you so quick x

    Take care and enjoy your weekend- if you can with this weather mind! Raining very heavy here !

  • Delighted for you.. now you can go and enjoy the rest of the weekend stress free! 

    Take care

    Jools xx