Hi H-Marie,

I'm sorry to read that you are having these difficulties. It's good that you have spoken to your doctor about this and also that you are approaching the end of your treatment. I would suggest trying things that you enjoy and/or that keep you busy, but it sounds as if you have been trying a few things already. Perhaps adding something like meditation into the mix could help, along with things like fresh air and walks. I know these are quite general tips but they may help.

Do of course make sure you discuss anything that impacts your treatment with your specialist.

I hope things ease a little for you soon, and meanwhile if anyone here has any additional advice or experience to share then hopefully they'll be along soon.

Wishing you all the best,

Ben
Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi h Marie. I'm in a similar situation to you. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in june and am currently on docetaxel, last round this week. I don't think I've really had anxiety but I do feel a lot more depressed on this one compared to the other one(can't remember the name!). I get really emotional about the littlest thing now and I feel low nearly every day. Have you thought about antidepressants, they might help with your anxiety. I've got some but admittedly, I forget to take them. But when I do, they take the edge off. When will you be having your surgery? I'm seeing my surgeon 3rd December and I could be having it 4 - 6 weeks after, I'm so nervous! 

Hi thanks for your reply. I have spoke about medication with my gp and he suggests I wait u until treatment ends as I'm quite anxious about taking new medications too ‍♀️ 

I'm seeing my surgeon on the 1st December and they are looking to get me in before Xmas hopefully. I spoke with my oncologist yesterday and he said he will lower my last dose of chemo by 20% so hopefully that will reduce the side effect I get (anxiety) or at least won't be so bad hopefully. 

Heidi

That makes sense, I was nervous about taking the antidepressants too. Hopefully them reducing your chemo will make a difference and its good that they're going to try. Good luck with the rest of your journey, I hope your anxiety gets better too 

Thanks I hope all goes well for you too 

hopefully we get the all clear and maybe then we can see a light at the end of the tunnel which might perk us up a little x 

Absolutely! I really want to be told 'all clear' and 'no further treatment needed'! I know it sounds strange, but I think it'll be a bit weird when it's all over. I've got so used to my life being mainly about hospitals and tests lol. I saw my consultant today and apparently my surgeon wants to do the op at the beginning of January. I'm freaking out! How do you feel about yours? If you don't mind me asking 

Thank you but I have tried mediation also and still seem to get the anxiety I guess it may be the treatment x

Hi again, well I've been told my opp is some time before Xmas and origionally it was going to be January. I'm quite excited as it's closer to the results but I'm also nervous which is pretty normal with any opp I guess. . Just imagine when we wake up we will hopefully be cancer free we will feel like a new woman hopefully lol ! Xxx