Struggling to come to terms with all clear

Been given the all clear but struggling to come terms with it all. After 5 months of not knowing, I was given the all clear. Had wle and sentinel lymph node biopsy in groin which I’m still recovering from. Grateful I’m cancer free but struggling as 10 weeks in still can’t do everyday tasks. Have seroma in groin and groin and struggle to even get shoes on. Anyone else feeling the same?? 

  • I struggle to get my socks on/off some days.  I had a full hysterectomy and removal of lymph nodes at end of Dec, and finished brachytherapy mid March.  Like you are I’m struggling to deal with life after cancer.  One day I can go for a 20 min walk, and the next day I can’t manage 10 mins.  I get so angry with myself, then end up crying.   I also feel guilty that I’m not back in the office.  I’ve been working a few hours every day at home but somehow it feels like I’m in a parallel world to everyone else who are living their lives, doing what they want, when they want.  

    everything I’ve read says things will get easier, and because we’re not the same, we all have our own ‘journey’ through the process.  Just take one day at a time, if you can do something then great, if not, well that’s OK too !

  • This really hits the nail on the head! It’s the frustration more than anything and I often just feel lost. I know we are all different and recovery is different for all but it just trying to find someone who understands and I mean really understands. 
    Thank you so much for the reply x