Fear after u get all clear

I don't really know where to start. !!!

This is very hard for me im not a confident person never have been. B since I got the all clear from breast cancer I seem to be even worse which I didnt think was possible. I got diagnosed with Breast cancer in 2014 had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiotherapy.  All my family friends were very supportive all the way through it.

But know its like uve had cancer u got the ALL CLEAR so get back to normal and forget it even happened,  dont talk about it because thats not what my family want for me. Know I sound like im moaning about my family. God this is so hard. I found another lump in the other breast a few months ago just b4 my Mamagram was due, it scared the life out of me. I thought I cant go through all that again. Then I thought pull your self together aleast I know what to expect this time. 

Then I thought im being paranoid its not there. So had Mamagram and it was clear I was so pleased. 

But every day when I had a bath I felt it. I hadn't told anyone obout this because the family quickly change the subject when I say anything about breast cancer. I dont understand them sometimes. Its a part of my life I can't forget it , im reminded of it every day.scars and tablets and joint pain. 

Sorry think ive got carried away., it helps I think because I cant talk about it. 

THE LUMP IS STILL THERE

 

  • Hi, jacks nan,  you most certainly arent alone.  Family don't want you to be sick, especially with cancer, so when they can believe you have the all clear they are happy and dont want to hear bad news.  In fact I think a lot of the time they don't want to believe it ever happened.

    If you are worried about the lump, and I am sure you are, go to your GP and ask for a referral.  You must put your mind at rest.  Idon't believe many of us lead a 'normal' life during or after cancer, it stays with us and we have to learn strategies for moving on.  Please come back and let us know how you are getting on, we are always here for you.

  • PLEASE go back and get the lump checked out!!!!  Mine also did not show up on a mammogram and apparently that happens now and again according to the radiograper I saw.  You need to ask for an ultrasound if it does not show up again.  I know this is so hard for you but please see the doctor without delay  - you can worry about your family and their problems when you have got yourself sorted - that is what is important! x