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LauraW
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Hi, I'm new here. I was diagnosed with Breast cancer 3 years ago at the age of 34. I had a mastectomy with reconstruction and 4 rounds of chemotherapy. 

I had a regular check up with my consultant today and everything was fine (touch wood), but I'm feeling really low after it. I'm constantly thinking; why am I coughing; why do I have a bad head; why am I tired...etc! It's always on my mind that they're going to find something, and it just kinda wipes me out when I have an appointment!

Anyone else feel this? 

Thanks 

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    Hi Laura Yes know what you are feeling. My next checkup is Wednesday and I am going through the now familiar routine of worrying. It's 2 years since my treatment finished but the worry does not go away you just have to deal with it. I try to keep busy and my mind occupied but the niggles are still there. So I just accept them tell myself to get on with life. I usually feel better after my checkup and pat my self on the back because there was nothing to worry about. You have to find your way of coping but don't bottle things up , this feeling is not going to go away overnight but I have found it becomes more manageable. Chat on here when ever you need to. River
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    Hi Laura

    im feeling exactly the same.  Got the all clear last year but I'm feeling more anxious/scared/panicky now about everything than I did during treatment.  I dealt with everything so well at the time.  Half of it isn't even related to the cancer I had (tongue).  Every little bruise, spot, twinge.....it's constant.

    Had my check up last week so I should be feeling calmer :(.  

    I'm hoping it's just a normal phase you go through and it'll become easier and not so dominant in my thoughts with time.

    I have started to practice yoga and mindfulness and it does work for me so may be worth a try if you done it haven't already. 

    Xxx

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