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Talking Frankly about Living with Advanced Cancer
Cancer | Last Active: Jun 18, 2023 | Replies (508)Comment receiving replies
I have peace and do not approach this with fear. I don't have too many regrets and I have a wonderful husband. I am just starting this journey again for the second time, but I refuse to get on a merry-go-round of emotions because I feel that this is out of my hands and "yea, though I walk through the valley of death, I shall fear no evil" - Thank you God for every beautiful day, for my geese, and foxes and tadpoles and ducks! For a wonderful husband and son. I am truly blessed! Gina
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Hi @earscan and @rfmb, and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect.
@rfmb, I think survivor's guilt isn't uncommon, especially in a situation like yours where you know so many who had cancer. @apl2014 started a discussion dedicated to this very topic.
- Cancer Survivor Guilt https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/survivor-guilt/
Gina (@earscan), your geese, foxes, ducks and tadpoles sound idyllic. You must live in the country or have a pond with wonderful views. You said the you're starting this journey for the second time. Has the original cancer returned/metastacized or have you been diagnosed with a second cancer type?