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Emotional health after cancer: How are you doing really?
Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: Mar 9 8:29am | Replies (300)Comment receiving replies
Oh yes, I need a hug daily, but I live alone. I have a boyfriend but I know he is struggling. He wont talk about it. My first battle was 4 years ago, then on a pet scan jan 2024 it metastasized to one lymph node area btwn lungs. Several mos of keytruda, now chemo. Carboplatin/taxol 6 cycles 1xwk, 3ks then rest week. A cycle is usu 4 wks. The side effects are brutal. Digestion issues, pain, some hair loss Temporary they say. Good new last scan after cycle #3 clear but doc wants to do all 6 cycles. Havent asked prognosis yet, too scared. Like some I'm jealous of people without cancer. Hate to admit that. Yet I do have a new perspective appreciation for life. I'm sad cuz I'm alone. I'm sure my bf will leave me. I have family but they have their own lives. This is my first time in a support group chat. I try to look at the bright side. I'm home and not hospitilized. one day at a time. I pray daily thanking God for each new day. Thank you for your input...I agree people need to realize we need emotional support and love more than supplements or rest ven, I think. Hang in there all of us...no one lives a life unscathed. Our cross is just a bit heavier. Love ourselves. Nurture each other....❤
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I totally relate to emotional support being needed daily.It's like you're finished treatment and people think it's over , but it's just starting and this is the hardest part and people just leave and go about their lives , and they don't really ask anymore or give you support. These groups are amazing and I'm going to share with you A group i belong .It is called breastcancer.org. They have groups for in treatment different stages of cancer and completed treatment.You can sign up for whichever one you're at and they meet online once a week and you get to see people.They have a fantastic moderator. I suggest You try and check the site. Love and hugs to you. 💗
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Please keep coming to this site, so many people here to offer support. I am blessed that my wife has gone to every treatment with me. I joined this site to find support from others in the same boat as me. Sometimes I want to say, yes I have cancer but it's not contagious. Someone once told me that they are not sure what to say to someone with cancer, I understand. I try to find laughter any where I can, it helps to make the day better. Keep posting, offering your support to others and telling your story, so many are here to support you, I wish you well on your journey. Best to all.