Natalie: recovering from breast cancer and suffering with health anxiety

Hello im recovering from breast cancer and I'm finding it so hard to get on with my life I suffer with health anxiety and am always at the doctor thinking something is wrong with me, I don't know where to turn anymore .

  • Hi Natz  I know what you mean, after I had treatment for breast cancer I worried that every ache or pain was it coming back.  I had treatment in 2013 so a long time ago.  It does get easier it really does.  Are you still monitored by your cancer team, because if anything is wrong they will definitely pick it up.  I know easier said than done but perhaps now focus on your diet and exercise regime so in order to minimize any reoccurrence.  Also maybe give the nurses on here a ring as they can signpost you to some support and reassure you that this is a normal feeling.  I wish you luck and to let you know that you are not alone in feeling this.  Hugs

    Lee x

  • I have found  CBT very helpful in terms of dealing with anxiety.  Available on NHS via GP but I don't know how long the waiting lists are.  Of  course available privately if you can afford it 

    Maggie's Centres might be worth a try.  Google fir more info.

    Hope that helps