Feeling low

Hi Toni I know exactly how you feel- I finished chemo  and radiotherapy in September and first CT was good but like you I think every little ache and pain is the cancer spreading . I know I should be elated but I’m just waiting for the cancer to return somewhere else. I have small cell lung cancer and I’ve been told it will inevitably return at some point so I feel as though I’m living on a knife edge. Have you spoken to the Macmillan helpline, they’re very good x 

lorraine 

Live one day at a time my cousin has just finished her five year follow up and is feeling very frightened. Our emotions are raw . Enjoy every day and try and keep your mind off things. Big hugs xxx

Thank you for reply  take care I will contact macmillian xx

You are not alone! Sending you positivity and hope!

I have same sc stage 4  lung uncruable tumour to close to my hart to remove I'm really trying but feel like I've lost the old happy me x

Hi 

Sorry to hijack Toni's original post but felt obliged to.

For anyone going through SCLC treatment it is not inevitable that the SCLC will return. I am 11 years post SCLC treatment and am living a good life.  I made a vow to myself that I would not let cancer rule my life, which includes not assuming that every ache and pain is the cancer returning, For me, a headache is just a headache, a tummy upset is just that.  Sadly surviving cancer does not give anyone immunity from the day to day ailments..

If you have been though treatment and the results are looking good, then please try to see the positives and don't let worry/anxiety spoil  your life. If necessary seek therapy to help you change your mindset. .

Kegsy x