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Survivorship: anyone else struggling?

Gynecologic Cancers | Last Active: Sep 2, 2023 | Replies (47)

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Thank you for sharing. I’ve not figured out how to compartmentalize any if this. Maybe it’s too soon to expect much. The physical in all of this was the easy part. The fear is the worst part. I hadn’t realized until recently how much I had benefited from the support of the therapists during radiation and now that is ending. One of the biggest fears if that of no longer doing anything proactively to prevent a recurrence . My final brachytherapy is Tuesday and then it’s up to me to monitor fir signs and symptoms . Yes I do have follow ups with mds but these past months I’ve just needed to show up fir appointments and pretty much do as everyone said as they were keeping track of everything. Now it’s up to me. See my gyn Onc in September and hoping I get more info on plans going forward I’ve realized how much I’ve been holding in these months so as to not worry others. I can’t explain why sometimes I just want to cry so I’ve held all of it in and now it’s slowly escaping. I’ve tried to explain my fears but am told I should be happy the treatments are over - and I am but still scared. Thanks for listening (or reading!)

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Hi If it's any consolation it's been 30yrs since I had cancer, treatments etc. Although I have ongoing issues (radiation damage to bowel) I have had ongoing fears daily. With every twinge or sore body part, I think , has it come back?? This is a normal fear. Some people seem to be able to let it go but some of us can't. Maybe if you have a great GP or good friend to talk to. Sometimes once you actually say your fears out loud you may feel your burden lift. We as survivors need to move forward, although never easy, but we do have a 2nd chance here. So try to find a charitable friend ok?? Or I am here to if you need. Take care Donna from Australia