Hi Michaela,

Although this is not a site that anyone really wants to use, welcome. I am sure that you will find it very helpful to be able to discuss your cancer journey with people who are experiencing the same emotions and worries as yourself.

I am glad to hear that you are in remission at present and hope that this continues to be the case. Your worry that every ache or pain is a recurrence is only natural and is one which many of us share.

I do not have the same cancer as you, mine is in the breast. I have had two primaries within a year of each other. This year I stopped the hormone therapy that I have had for the past six years. I have been aching to finish this treatment and, now that I have, I feel as if my safety blanket has been stripped away from me. If I were to get every ache and pain scrutinised, I would never be away from the doctor.

Try to keep hold of a positive outlook, but always be aware that some changes can mean a return and need to be investigated.

Here’s hoping that you stay in remission for as long as possible.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx