Posted November 20, 2010 By bailey
Just wondering if anyone else worries when you get a backache or stiff joint. I automatically wonder if the cancer has gone to my bones or spine. I know it sounds crazy, but for the most part I'm fine and positive.
Hoping I'm not the only one who feels this way.
take care
Posted November 20, 2010 By lhanley58
I'm with you on that one.....I was wondering if that feeling goes away over time or not?
Posted November 20, 2010 By Rachel44
I'm still in my battle, almost done with chemo and do think about that. I don't know if that ever goes away.
Posted November 22, 2010 By ariesniemi
It's hard not to think about it. Every new cough, ache, etc, sends your mind into a tailspin. My oncologist told me that you just need to "get on with it". The nurses told me not to be afraid to tell them about 'symptoms' that you may be experience because it's better to be safe than sorry. I think you need to listen to your body but try not to stress about it too much. Stress isn't healthy either. Ah, so much easier said than done though, right?
Posted December 23, 2010 By Silvergirl37
It has been 3 years since my surgery followed by one year of treatment and one year of treatment complications. I have put it behind me by moving forward each day and being positive but I still have inner fear and worry when I am not feeling myself. I really don't think that will ever go away. (Nice to know I am not alone on that one) However, I think it is great to be in-tune with your body - follow your intitution - a simple test may ease your mind for months.
Posted January 5, 2011 By tanbmw
I was positive all through treatment. Now that I'm done I've become fearful...worried of recurrence, over every new pain, wondering why I still have so much fatigue. I want to feel like a survivor.
Posted February 16, 2011 By JanetD
I was also positive all through treatment but now am wondering do people make a bucket list and try to do it all OR do they just carry on but always have this worry...how do you carry on ...I'm thinking maybe I should retire early but will I make it that far...therefore why try to pay the mortgage off faster...maybe just spend the money on a trip that you would like to do instead...any words of wisdom?
Posted January 29, 2011 By kvasiliadis
I have been a survivor for 5 years. It doesn't change. I wish it would. I have several tests and everything came back negative. Thank God!
But I always wonder if it will come back...
Posted July 29, 2011 By Next
I'm finished treatment (chemo,radiation, Herceptin) for ER/PR- Her2+ stage1 with 0 node involvement and when I went to my oncologist I was feeling fairly positive. He even remarked that I was smiling. After a good discussion in which I talked about how I'm doing Yoga, keeping my weight down, eating healthily, he remarked that I could have a recurrence in spite of all these measures I'm taking. OK.. I already knew that but on the way home and for the last 2 days I've felt depressed and kind of down. My questions are...
1) am I being overly sensitive?
2) since we both know there is no guarantee,what was his motive for reminding me of my recurrence risk at the end of a positive appointment?
3) has anyone else had their doctor make these kinds of comments? is he simply protecting himself and/or me if the worst scenario happens?
4)how can I get back to how I felt BEFORE my appointment? I know nothing is different but I still feel bummed out.
Thanks for any feedback!
Posted November 15, 2011 By jennywren
I have finished chemo and radiation and am now taking Arimidex for the next 5 years. I had 0 lymph node involvement and clear margins but my tumour was aggressive. I had a very good visit with my oncologist last month, she said I am cancer free, since I have a lesion in my liver I have to have regular ultrasounds but since I have a genetic mutation that causes vascular liver lesions they think it is most likely that, as it has not grown or spread in 10 months. My Dr was very positive but did add they will have to keep checking my liver with ultrasounds just to make sure my breast cancer hasn't spread. . I came away feeling very positive but two weeks later I feel more worried than during treatment. From what I have read on this website I am not alone. I find it odd as I was so positive during treatment. I go to the gym and do zumba classes 3 times a week and am going to start yoga, plus I spend tons of time with my young grandkids. Life is good . I'm alive my hair is growing back (white and curly) Now I just need to stop worrying and just live.
Posted September 14, 2011 By Nancy W
I am finally off Arimidex, after 5 years. Along with that I no longer have to take pills for aches and pains, pills for acid reflux, pills for hot flashes, pills for prevention of osteoperosis, pills to combat depression. I finally no longer feel like a victim! I finally have some energy! I finally don't have several doctor appointments every month!
My experience (like many others) was that it was tougher emotionally and psychologically after the treatments were done. Physically was not great either. But, there is hope, and I'm proof.
Of course I worried about recurrence during the past 5 years, but it doesn't consume me as much as it used to.
I hope your experience is even better than mine.
