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@mmchap2120 I so remember the rollercoaster of emotions when I heard my diagnosis. I often had thoughts as you shared that included thoughts that I might not be digging in my garden next summer. And then my mind and body would calm down because I had my hands in soil in my garden. I felt like that until I had my first appointment with my GYNOncology surgeon at Mayo. I knew that my cancer care team would surround me and take care of me. I also knew that no matter what the outcome would be it would be OK. I might be digging in my garden next year or I might not be digging. I can’t see into the future although my mind sure tried to take me there. The anxiety was intense and so was the calm between the surges of anxiety.
Please be kind to yourself. This is a difficult time and you’re allowed to have all of the emotions that come up.
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Good morning Helen,
Your words are so spot on. My mind wants to wander into the unknown and right now that is a very dark place. Tomorrow, when we sit with my team, I'm sure that I will have a clearer, while not exact picture of what's to be. My gyno/oncology said something to me yesterday that has stuck in my heart and mind, "From your neck down is our (my team's) responsibility and from your neck up is your responsibility, but we are here for you in every way"! I thought that very profound and true. The treatments that I will go through are led by my team but my mental state will be in my hands. I cannot even come close to expressing what an incredible blessing it is to be able to talk to others who, while maybe not in the exact same boat as I am, are willing to share, support and care. Thank you so much!