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Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment

Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 14 10:01am | Replies (143)
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@lznielsen

I completely agree with the cancer PTSD. I had IDC in 2021. I was told it was caught very early and that my chance of recurrence was very, very low. I was told to be thankful, and I tried. Fast forward to 2024 and I was diagnosed with bone mets. Stage IV cancer is rough, its lonely and treatment has become a full time job. Although I grieve the life I no longer have, I am thankful for every additional day I am given.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 4 3:31pm

@lznielsen, fellow members have written about PTSD and cancer in these related discussions too:

- PTSD and learning to cope living with cancer https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/ptsd-learning-to-cope/
- Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/facing-cancer-recurrence-ptsd-acknowledging-mental-health/
- Likely metastatic lobular cancer: How do you deal with fear, PTSD? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/most-likely-mbc-ilc/

I believe grief and gratitude can co-exist. I'm glad you're here to share your experience.

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