Good morning
I dont know if this is the best place to ask or even if I should be asking! But here goes
I was diagnosed with cervical cancer in November 2024 after a heavy bleed, after some investigation it was decided that I'd have a radical hysterectomy which was done in jan 2025, iv since had the all clear and feel like iv coped with all the upheaval brilliantly, got through xmas not knowing what was gonna happen, never missed work (except planned time off after op), had to change jobs (after 14 years), ran a house with a teenage son in it, planned a wedding and went on our 1st family holiday....fast forward to just over a year after diagnosis and im having horrible nightmares waking up in a sweat thinking im bleeding again, having nightmares that I didn't get the all clear and iv dreamed it all. Is this normal? Should I be doing something i feel like i should be thankful (which i am) and just forget it ever happened
Hi Kaz87
I think sometimes that others, and ourselves, feel we should “get over it” and move on after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Particularly if it has been successful.
However, I think many of us in the group would understand that it’s not that simple! You might find it helpful to read this article by Dr Peter Harvey which describes the feelings which many of us have and I know I’ve found it helpful to go back and read it many times over the years myself.
After The Treatment Finishes, Then What?
I hope you will find it helpful too.
Sarah xx
