Hello Clark21

I'm sorry to hear that you've been through treatment for cancer but it's great to know that your treatment was successful and that you've recently been discharged from the follow up service. 

Having that safety net of yearly scans taken from underneath you can be a scary time and it's natural that there will be moments when you wonder "But what if .." As you say, the worry that cancer will return never truly leaves you but it sounds from your post as if you are finding joy in being able to live life and move forwards. It's learning to be able to acknowledge the concerns, put them to one side and continue to move forward that is the task at hand. 

If you find that the concerns about potential future problems increase then do talk with your GP for some advice and support about managing anxiety. It may also be that you could explore some face-to-face support from an organisation such as Maggie's if there is one in your local area. 

If you'd like to talk with one of our nurses for some support and advice you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any reassurance they can.

I hope that you continue to remain well Clark21. 

Sending our best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator 

Very normal, from what I understand. Someone I know that we given the all clear felt she had lost a lifeline.