@sabwal While we wait for other members in our support group to respond I’d like to share that there are others here who will jump in and provide you with some very good recommendations based on their own experiences. I did have have chemo or immuno therapy so I cannot comment on that.

I can share that my own diagnosis (7 years ago) and my recurrence (5 years ago) were both so very anxiety provoking for me. I had radiation therapy (external pelvic and internal brachytherapy) for my recurrence. It was the not knowing part that was the worst. We want to know everything, as much as possible, and yet intellectually we realize that this is not possible. Our minds and bodies tell us something different - tell me, reassure me, right now. I want this stress and anxiety to go away forever.

Here is something I learned from a therapist awhile ago. Anxiety comes up in us for a reason. Sometimes anxiety “misfires” and we are anxious for no particular reason that we can discern. For me, when anxiety pops us I can usually trace the “why”. My body (anxiety) is trying to alert me and protect me from something dangerous or frightening. While I may not be able to rid myself of the anxiety I can lower it a few levels through my coping skills such as moving (taking a walk, lifting weights) and breathing. I can talk with a friend or a loved one.

Have you decided to delay your travels for now? What is your treatment plan? We are here for you.