Cancer clear but always worried

Hi there.  I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Dec 2014.  I had a lumpectomy, chemo and radio therapy.  I am cancer free but now find myself worrying about everything little ache and pain and whither I will get secondary breast cancer.  Just wondering if there is other people who also feel like this and if so how do you cope with it. Thanks xx

  • I really know how you feel I had my last chemo Sept 1st 2016 and last radiotherapy Dec 29th 2016 ....... since then I worry at every thing but I am Trying to stay positive. I can not help to check every inch of my body on a weekly basis looking for Lumps but I always want to check daily however feel I will drive myself insane . It is hard , before I was diagnosed in would itch to the point I was breaking through the skin on my hands and legs and since found out that itching was a symptom since yesterday I have scratched my face sore and yes the dread filled me.i am taking it as I'm allergic to something so some anti histamines will be purchased tomorrow I will stay positive . My advice on coping is talk to some one a friend ,a relative or a doctor or even mcmillan .You are not alone every one who has faced the big C. has these fears but hey 2e fought and we won , you are strong xx we are strong xx
  • Hello Jaki72, and welcome to the forum, so pleased you are cancer free.  You are not alone, I think we all worry about a recurrence and every ache and pain sets your mind off!  I find it's best just to get on with life as normal and keep yourself occupied so you aren't dwelling on it all the time and make the most of life while you feel okay. No good feeling miserable all the time, that just spoils everything!

    Take care, chin up, it'll probably never happen! 

    Hazel xx