Hello lou121e, 

Don't feel guilty for being emotional and anxious - it's perfectly normal after what you've been through and it's a feeling many members of our forum will be able to relate to. This time last year you went through what must have been a traumatic time finding that lump in your breast and being diagnosed with breast cancer. Thankfully it was caught early and you had the best possible outcome it seems but that doesn't take away the emotional turmoil it must have been at the time and the intensity of going through treatment. It's good that they will be monitoring everything closely and that you will have annual mammograms. This is a time too when you have been through treatment, focusing on every step and radiotherapy session and you have come out the other side and it can be a big relief but at the same time it can sometimes all be a bit overwhelming and it's now that all the tension accumulated and all the emotions are being released. 

Don't be harsh on yourself though - you may be having this little wobble but it is not surprising given  the fact that it all started this time last year. There is interesting information on our website on mental health during and after cancer treatment including a section which describes what some people's feelings might be after treatment has finished. This might just be a temporary state which coincides with it being an anniversary but if you feel there is no improvement and this sadness becomes all consuming, make sure you talk to your GP about it. 

You can also contact the Cancer Research UK nurses on freephone 0808 800 4040, from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday if you want to talk to someone about this. You are not alone though in experiencing this - I have heard many members of our community express the same feelings in very similar circumstances and I will let them come and share their story with you.

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hello lou121e, 

Don't feel guilty for being emotional and anxious - it's perfectly normal after what you've been through and it's a feeling many members of our forum will be able to relate to. This time last year you went through what must have been a traumatic time finding that lump in your breast and being diagnosed with breast cancer. Thankfully it was caught early and you had the best possible outcome it seems but that doesn't take away the emotional turmoil it must have been at the time and the intensity of going through treatment. It's good that they will be monitoring everything closely and that you will have annual mammograms. This is a time too when you have been through treatment, focusing on every step and radiotherapy session and you have come out the other side and it can be a big relief but at the same time it can sometimes all be a bit overwhelming and it's now that all the tension accumulated and all the emotions are being released. 

Don't be harsh on yourself though - you may be having this little wobble but it is not surprising given  the fact that it all started this time last year. There is interesting information on our website on mental health during and after cancer treatment including a section which describes what some people's feelings might be after treatment has finished. This might just be a temporary state which coincides with it being an anniversary but if you feel there is no improvement and this sadness becomes all consuming, make sure you talk to your GP about it. 

You can also contact the Cancer Research UK nurses on freephone 0808 800 4040, from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday if you want to talk to someone about this. You are not alone though in experiencing this - I have heard many members of our community express the same feelings in very similar circumstances and I will let them come and share their story with you.

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator