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Facing Cancer Recurrence, PTSD & Acknowledging Mental Health
Cancer: Managing Symptoms | Last Active: May 28, 2022 | Replies (434)Comment receiving replies
That is very interesting what you said. I have had 3 cancers and although one try’s to live one life there is always a fear each time you have an mri or Ct. I recently went to a new doctor the other day as I have always been so positive and happy lately I don’t seem to be my normal self it’s hard to explain, my doctor who also has had cancer asked if I feel that the things that used to do to make me happy do not anymore. Boy did he hit the nail on the head. He said it is normal to feel anxiety and a little depressed after all I have been through. Finally someone who understands. Just to let you know you are it alone.
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Interesting. I am on my second cancer - fist lung five years ago, now liver. Now there is also breast lesion we are setting aside until we deal with treatment for number two. I had no idea this could even happen. Very depressed, very anxious, very angry, probably in permanent denial. Not suresure how to take any of this.
I've noticed since my surgery, radiation & first round of chemo...like you said, the things that I use to like to do just don't do it for me anymore. And especially the foods I use to like just don't taste the same:(
Same here. Had colon cancer and had all my large intestine removed 3 yrs ago now have polyps in small intestine removed. Im 48 yrs old and has put me in another world by myself that not even i wanted to live in . so many other problems came with it finally put me on anxity med. But have not been to a mental health. Doctor yet. Any one know were to go to one around hammond la. Area
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@jeanadair- Good morning. I am so glad that you wrote back. It's quite something, isn't it when you know something isn't quite right and then someone puts the words to it! I'm so glad that you found a doctor who understands you. What three cancers have you had? What treatments have you had? One cancer is a lot to absorb, but three! I have had four lung cancers. It is not easy. WHen was you last cancer?