getting back into life

Hi.    When I was first diagnosed I was told the docs would try to shrink my tumor enough to gain me some time.   Well 5 years later I just had my check up and there is no sign of cancer.  It had taken over my right lung and was in the chest cavity . Up until now I have sat here and waited for it to come back.  Stats say 80% get it back within 5 years and die from it.  After being hospitalized for a lung infection I am comfortable saying the cancer is gone.  I read a post about the 10 things I wish I knew and I can say I finally understand what I have been going thru.   I have been afraid to do things.  I have felt lazy and depressed and very much alone.  Afraid to make friends.  It is nice to know I am not alone in these feelings. I very much isolated myself. I will work on that reading that it is normal to feel these and work on them

  • Hi Stillhere,

    Welcome and thanks for sharing your good news with us on here; we love good news as it give everyong a big lift. Yes you are right, having cancer is a life changing experiance. My first thoughts when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer were I am going to die, that despite the fact I was sure it would be confirmed. But it has since made me more appreciative of all the good things I have in my life

    Sending best wishes and kind thoughts your way, Brian

  • Thanks I am very confused I have lost friends and family before during and after my fight. No idea why I am still here but I am learning to accept. It helps to know my feelings are normal.    Deb