Worry about spread despite successful treatment last year

I find myself thinking about cancer many times every day although I had a successful lumpectomy last August

Is this common?

will it continue?

any advice?

thank you

Parents
  • Hi

    I am exactly the same, every single day and I'm sick to death of it ruling my life.

    I was first diagnosed in 2014, had surgery and that was it, after 3 years it returned and I had more surgery n chemo. Again I had to start counting the years from 0 hoping to get to 5 years. I'm now over 2 years and I am having issues again, hopefully it won't be back but any symptoms and the anxiety becomes unbearable once again.

    I feel like I live under a black cloud.

    Anyone with any advice to make it better I would love to hear it.

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  • Hi

    I am exactly the same, every single day and I'm sick to death of it ruling my life.

    I was first diagnosed in 2014, had surgery and that was it, after 3 years it returned and I had more surgery n chemo. Again I had to start counting the years from 0 hoping to get to 5 years. I'm now over 2 years and I am having issues again, hopefully it won't be back but any symptoms and the anxiety becomes unbearable once again.

    I feel like I live under a black cloud.

    Anyone with any advice to make it better I would love to hear it.

Children
  • I am sorry to hear that your concern is stressing you

    I can understand that after a recurrence the worry must increase and my heart goes out to you

    i am trying to keep a gratitude diary - each day thinking of at least 3 things I am grateful for

    i also pray giving thanks and asking for strength

    I hope you can find some calm soon

    sending my best thoughts