http://www.cancercounselling.org.uk/Peter%20Harvey%20-%20After%20the%20Treatment%20Finishes%20then%20What.pdf?openElement     

 Hi Poppy .....  hope this link helps x

Hi thanks for the link , started reading last night , read some more today , thanks a lot x

Hi Ali and Su .......  Sorry I didnt have much time yesterday so just popped the link on and that was it. Su if you google Dr Peter Harvey - when the treatment finishes then what?  the site will come up.  Dr Harvey gave a talk about this subject at a seminar and it shows his presentation papers.  I was given it back in 2007 and found it a real help with my feelings at the time and hope you do too.

Worrying about recurrence is truly a natural part of things following a diagnosis, although it doesnt really help to know that.  It is frustrating that everyone around us keeps telling us to move on but inevitable I guess.  I think a support group is a great idea if there is one in your area.

On a practical level, as well as having your six-monthly/yearly checks, please ask your GP to arrange a 3monthly CA15-3  Breast Cancer cancer count blood test.  This will detect secondaries elsewhere in the body.

Wishing you both all the very best. x

Thanks Max and Diane, you're stars as always.

Good advice about the blood tests, I haven't had one done since a pre-med in November for a shoulder op which was three months before my cancer diagnosis! I will try to google Dr Harvey, although I think the probem is more to do with my pesky laptop which, like me, only works efficiently when there is a z in the month!!

Take care both  Sue xx

Thanks Max and Diane, you're stars as always.

Good advice about the blood tests, I haven't had one done since a pre-med in November for a shoulder op which was three months before my cancer diagnosis! I will try to google Dr Harvey, although I think the probem is more to do with my pesky laptop which, like me, only works efficiently when there is a z in the month!!

Take care both  Sue xx