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Just scared: Cancer and scared leaving my daughter behind
Lung Cancer | Last Active: Apr 10 7:20pm | Replies (13)Comment receiving replies
Thank you! It’s the constant fear it will come back. Mentally I am a mess, they have put me on something for that I will see psych in a couple weeks! I appreciate your words!
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I’m so sorry. Very frightening. But it will be watched. I am very glad you are taking care of your mental health, often goes hand-in-hand with a physical condition. Pls keep us posted on how you are doing, this forum is helpful.
Hi @hnreinhart12, Heather, I hope you don't mind, I expanded the title of your discussion. I'm glad you wrote here and that you have an appointment with a mental health specialist too. Don't forget about social workers who can be an additional help. At Mayo Clinic and other cancer centers, there is a specialized type of social worker specifically for cancer patients and families.
- How an Oncology Social Worker Can Help https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/how-an-oncology-social-worker-can-help/
I remember a post by @marshall8318 (Julliette) when she found herself in a similar situation just a few years ago that was helpful to many https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712755/
Heather, how are you doing today?
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Hi Heather, @hnreinhart12, I'm sorry that you are facing this disease. Cancer isn't fair, and I especially feel for young mothers and their children. I'm glad that you've reached out to your care team and asked for help. You may want to inquire about a group for parents with cancer in your area too. Sometimes an in-person group can be helpful too. For your daughter, depending on her level of understanding, I have heard great things about Pickels Group (https://www.picklesgroup.org/news).
It sounds like you are stable now and settling in with Tagrisso post-surgery. There is real science-based hope for lung cancer now more than ever. There are new advancements being studied and rolled out as each year passes. I was diagnosed (ALK positive, at 49 years old) five years ago, and there are treatments available today that weren't even thought of five years ago. I know of many people that didn't think they would see their kids grow up, and they are attending graduation ceremonies and even weddings. Try to focus on one day at a time and what's right in front of you. Pile that daughter of yours with love and relish in the love that she gives back. Hugs.