Ashamed to say it but feel envious of others who don't have cancer and are able to enjoy life fully

My prognosis is very positive but treatment is still long-winded,  challenging and feels like it will last forever.

I look at it by saying to myself that when it's all over taking up again the things I used to enjoy will be extra special.  Also I realise that one in  two will get cancer in their lifetime so none of us is out of the woods 

Any other thoughts?

Hopecalm

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  • Hello Hopecalm,

    Sorry to hear about how you feel. The same here, I am health conscious and always look after myself , I don’t smoke and drink but I have many health issues. First I was diagnosed  with osteoarthritis, next high blood pressure and on medication to control the cholesterol. Then 4 years ago had primary breast cancer and underwent lumpectomy, no chemo only a couple treatment of radiotherapy. I’m on maintenance taking Tamoxifen and finishes next January 2026. Passed the fourth mammogram all is cleared. Later this year will be my fifth mammogram and keep fingers and legs cross I pass this yearly mammogram. 

    While my husband (he is 76 today) smoke since he was 17 years old. He is a chain smoker and have regular drinking session and go to the pub 3 - 4 x a week. He is fit and generally healthy. This is the part I get envied  of his lifestyle, happy-go-lucky no health problem. 

    Anyway, let us think positive and don’t lose hope, always remember that there is always a light at the end of a tunnel. If you need someone to talk to, I am always here for you I am sending you best wishes and always take care of yourself. 

    Good luck,

    Inday-Tintin

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  • Hello Hopecalm,

    Sorry to hear about how you feel. The same here, I am health conscious and always look after myself , I don’t smoke and drink but I have many health issues. First I was diagnosed  with osteoarthritis, next high blood pressure and on medication to control the cholesterol. Then 4 years ago had primary breast cancer and underwent lumpectomy, no chemo only a couple treatment of radiotherapy. I’m on maintenance taking Tamoxifen and finishes next January 2026. Passed the fourth mammogram all is cleared. Later this year will be my fifth mammogram and keep fingers and legs cross I pass this yearly mammogram. 

    While my husband (he is 76 today) smoke since he was 17 years old. He is a chain smoker and have regular drinking session and go to the pub 3 - 4 x a week. He is fit and generally healthy. This is the part I get envied  of his lifestyle, happy-go-lucky no health problem. 

    Anyway, let us think positive and don’t lose hope, always remember that there is always a light at the end of a tunnel. If you need someone to talk to, I am always here for you I am sending you best wishes and always take care of yourself. 

    Good luck,

    Inday-Tintin

    . 

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