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Emotional aftermath following breast cancer treatment
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I am going through similar circumstances with stage four breast cancer metastasized in the bones. I was at stage two and had a three-year remission period that ended with a broken arm. Also have been diagnosed with PTSD. Not sure how to micromanage that. Or anything sometimes…I cannot get the support that I need from my family and my partner is absolutely nonresponsive and when he is, he’s ugly and insensitive. I am not ok but am expected to be absolutely fine.
I found that recovering from all the medication I went through and all of the surgeries at stage 2 was very difficult and it did take a couple of years. Remind yourself that you are not crazy. You went through a traumatic situation and your body is offkilter trying to survive and find balance, which is natural. Medicine is hard on our bodies. Just give yourself a little time and things will start to feel better and I do pray you are cancer free forever. Make sure you receive annual follow up scans!
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Wow, good post! I know and feel your pain. The meds are insane. I was tortured and poisoned with Anastrozole. There was an investigation but one sided. I too have PTSD. I began to recover 4 months after stopping the year and a half of toxic Anastrozole.
Meanwhile, terrified of my 81 year old friend with metastatic prostate to bone but a year later started taking XTandi, $15,000 a month but doctor found a way to get it funded. He’s doing far better than me. I’m losing my hair from stress, radiation and Anastrozole. Terrified of doctors and panic attacks, still focusing on healing.
I am shocked at the lack of support, almost zero but am grateful for this forum. Take care and cheers to surviving.
Jan Wilder
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I agree with ksue3 below that counseling can really help. A social worker in oncology might be a good place to start. Also, there numerous support groups led by therapists. Your oncology team should be able to refer you to both. Depending on what kind of cancer center, palliative care can also help. They offer adjunctive therapies--some counseling, chaplains, sometimes massage and acupuncture. I've found that if I enter a situation kind of dedicating it to my healing it works well even if not perfect. Keep in touch with us!