Depressed after the all clear?

I was diagnosed with follicular thyroid cancer  in April this year following an ultrasound revealing a tumour in October. Admittedly I was worried at first but as I got my diagnosis the worry quickly faded. Last week I was given the all clear and for some reason I have never felt more depressed. I just can't shake this feeling, I feel guilty for even feeling like this when others aren't as fortunate as me but I don't know what else to do. 

  • Welcome to the Cancer Chat community Scott and congrats on getting the all clear :)

    Although it may seem odd, this is actually quite a common and normal reaction to receiving such news so try not to be too hard on yourself for the way you're feeling at the moment.

    I know that's easier said than done but I'm sure some of our members who have contended with similar emotions at the end of their cancer journeys will offer their support and advice soon.

    In the meantime if you'd like to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses you can give them a call on 0808 800 4040, Monday- Friday between 9a.m -5p.m.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator