Hi, I have my last chemo this week for triple negative breast cancer after being diagnosed in February this year. I am feeling really nervous and keep worrying about the cancer returning already. Has anyone else experienced similar emotions? Thanks
Hi, I have my last chemo this week for triple negative breast cancer after being diagnosed in February this year. I am feeling really nervous and keep worrying about the cancer returning already. Has anyone else experienced similar emotions? Thanks
Hello Hopeful_mummy
I wanted to pop by to hopefully offer you some reassurance that what you're feeling is absolutely normal. Many of our members here will, at some point, have had similar concerns and worries. It's a natural part of processing everything that has happened to you. I know that this is much easier said than done, but try not to look too far into the future as it will cause you to feel more anxious. Focus on today, this week, this month and set yourself small goals.
We do have a really active TNBC thread on the forum which you can find here and I'm sure if you post there that the ladies will reply with their tips for managing those anxieties you've mentioned.
You might also like to have a look at the Breast Cancer Now website for information about their Moving Forward courses that they run. At the moment the face to face courses are on hold but they have recently started hosting them online so it may be something that you want to explore.
You're also most welcome to call our nurses for a chat if you feel it may help. They're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday and I'm sure will be happy to offer some support and advice.
I hope that your last treatment goes smoothly and hopefully over the coming weeks you'll start to feel better.
Sending my best wishes,
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator
Thank you so much for the reply.
I feel that every twinge and ache is filling me with dread. You have reassured me a lot. I will definitely follow your advice and look in to the courses and the forum you suggested. Thank you for sharing the contact details for the nurses. I will definitely make a note of this.
I appreciate your reply and the information you have given me. Thank you for your well wishes.
Hi there, I finished treatment in march, what your feeling is normal, I feel the same. Every twinge, check myself all the the. I'm guessing through time it will become easier xx Anne
Congratulations Anne on completing your treatment. Thank you for your words of reassurance. Nice to know that I'm not going completely mad. I still have radiotherapy but at least that's chemo done x
Hi there
i was diagnosed with triple negative june 2019 I'm exactly the same any ache or pain I think my cancer has returned, hopefully this will start to get easier but I still have the constant worry