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Cancer survivors: Managing your emotions after cancer treatment Oct 26, 2018 | By Wendy Hanson (@wendyhanson)Comment receiving replies
Odette, I was diagnosed at an early stage as well. I hope to be cancer free (again) in November for the third year but the feelings of anxiety, depression and yes, a feeling that 'you have no right to complain or worry' come up for me, especially before a check up. BUT, I have learned a lot from other survivors and those going through treatment on this site and I hope I've been able to support other people newly diagnosed or early stage survivors as well. Every voice is important and every share will help all of us to be stronger, better informed and hopefully happier as we navigate this journey none of us wanted to undertake. Never underestimate what you have to share or how sharing may help you. It has helped me so much to know there are others who feel as I do about this and the other things that come up here. I am also inspired my the great courage women have when faced with cancer. Please share.......we're all in this boat together.
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Cindy, thank you for your wisdom and kind words. I am a year post-treatment and I am in contact with women on various sites with the same diagnosis as myself, but at different stages. As a result, I have connected with women who are early stage like myself and we communicate privately. When I read the comments of women who are facing serious challenges, I empathize so much I become terribly distressed and have to distance myself. I do not have the knowledge or experience that other women in the group can share. Like you, when an appointment is imminent, my anxiety increases dramatically and I have to make every effort to calm myself with yoga, meditation, and so on. I feel guilty for responding with such fear when there are others who are suffering so much. Many of my friends who have gone through this experience (I'm not sure how I feel yet about the word survivor), tell me that these feelings diminish over time. I do feel though as I must always be there to support women who are facing this life changing experience if possible.