Hi there I am new to the group, had my surgery in January then chemo which finished in August and it’s really all starting to hit me now. I think I feel worse mentally than I did when I was going through it all. Does anyone else feel this way?
Hi , yes I can relate. I have just finished front line treatment , after cerebrating I find myself worrying about what’s next and reflecting on the past nine months still can’t quite believe it all. Anyway, I get out walking every day and will push on . I’m thinking about if this might be a good time for some psychological support. Will see . There is so much to process. Wishing you well, you’re not alone. Xx
That is entirely normal. I too felt lost after treatment had finished and my husband wisely pointed out that for the past 9 months I had Project Cancer to focus on and once it was over I had to find another Project. As a recently retired person I focused on becoming fitter, meeting friends for lunch / coffee, travelling, charity work, sewing projects etc. Life is very pleasant!
Cancer makes you realise how fragile healthy life is; consider what is of value for you and make more time for those activities.
Hi sem, I know exactly what you mean, my family and friends don’t really understand and it’s difficult to articulate to them. There is just a constant knot of anxiety in my stomach worrying about the next scan while trying to process what I have just been through x
Your husband is a very wise man Jackie! I have gone back to work but find it difficult to focus and find myself impatient with what I see are trivial concerns. Your sense of perspective just changes so much. Thank you for your reply… I too need a new project x
Hi ! I’ve also had my operation last January and I finished chemotherapy treatment in August. Now mentally I don’t feel good at all; I feel scared and frightened l. I’ve just had my first telephone consultation with my dr oncologist after I’ve finished chemo; and I feel very low. The dr said, because it’s ovarian cancer even in early stage can come back;- that really hit my very hard and feel very scared.
