Emotional

I found a large lump right breast about 3 yrs ago. After examination found it was a large cyst and another one behind it so had them aspirated. I had more in there but they were small. 2 yes later another one appeared which turned out to be 2 again so had the same thing done. There are still more in there. Although I had news which most women pray for wen they find a breast lump the psychological effect it has had on me has been huge. I'm now in a very deep hole I feel I cannot get out of through utter fear. My grandma died of breast cancer at my age and every twinge or feeling I get scares me to the point where I can't touch my breasts or even look at them. It makes me feel physically sick if my husband tries to go near them and its getting worse. My doctors wen I ask for more information on them are vague and its having a massive effect on my life. I've never been so scared but I feel I'm not living I'm just existing and not only is this not fair on me but it certainly isn't fair on my husband 

  • Hi Christmas thank you for being thoughtful and asking about my cemo it was 3 years ago actually I'm non curable, my wife has been on antidepressants for over 13 years we struggle sometimes but we manage as you can imagine things can get orquard what with my cancer treatment her depression and being disabled we help each other to keep us going, over the years we've come to realise what the other wants or needs it does help to keep us close to each other, we've been married over 45 years and we've learnt all we can about the other no surprises and when to help,.

    Billy 

  • Hi Billy, you have a beautiful marriage, I have been married a long time too.  Three years  of living  with cancer must be very hard for both of you, many ups and downs and depression is horrible.  How do you cope mentally with it?  

    Christmas

  • Hi i just have to think positive and be positive it takes some doing some times but we manage it, sometimes i feel down but i know i got a fight on I'm determined to beat it,. Try to switch off the bad consontrate on the good, i come on the forum because i can do good helping others it makes me feel better and stronger,. God bless,.

    Billy 

  • Billy, thank you for your advice, you are doing a wonderful job helping others, there is nothing better than hearing kind words in times of need. Have a lovely Sunday.

    Christmas