I was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer in February 2024. I was fortunate to catch this early and underwent surgery in February and recently completed Chemotherapy last week. This now means that I am cured but similar to others on here I have struggled to motivate myself back in to normal life. Does anyone have experience of how long it has taken them?
If you were to look at me I look 'well' but the mental impact of diagnosis and treatment combined with the speed that this has happened makes me feel as though I have not had time to process or deal with the fact that I had cancer. I want to be back at work to support my staff/friends but now I need to take the time for me before I can move on. Is that selfish?
I am 6 days post Chemo and I am still feeling a little unwell but getting better each day. I want to go back to the gym and walk etc but feel guilty for doing so. Is that normal?
I feel very fortunate that cancer 'didnt fancy it' this time around and I know others have been far less fortunate. Some of those people I have known.
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