Emotions and anxiety with a cancer diagnosis: How do you cope?

I know exactly how you feel! I had a stem cell transplant for AML seven and a half years ago. Between induction and consolidation chemo and all the other complications, it’s a challenging journey. Hang in there! It was a rough trip for me, but I am well, working full-time, walking 10,000 steps a day and enjoying my four grandkids!

God has also been on this journey with me. I’m glad your faith is keeping you strong! You are welcome to message me if you want to chat more about the transplant experience or any other questions you may have.

Diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer 2 years ago just as I was retiring. At first I thought why me? Then, after more reflection, I thought why not me? I've lived 70 great years. Hopefully, more to go. What really gave me peace is becoming more spiritual and my relationship with God and Jesus Christ. Putting my life in perspective against the bigger picture of the Universe and eternity. That is what ultimately gave me solace.

Hi
You are doing your best
Set your intentions daily .
Take one day at a time
Have a list big picture then move it to a daily list
Tick it off when done This gives you the positive feelings if accomplishment
We are only human ❤️

Ativan helps me as well. It was a court issue of a legal matter. Now I have leukemia and sometimes I still get my head around it. I’m facing a stem cell transplant in two months and my stomach churns thinking about. But I know God is with me every step and I think about the other side of it and being with my new newest grandsons.

My ways of coping are being tested and aren’t holding up well to the test! A recent scan showed the cancer I had in 2022 could be back so I can relate to your anxiety! Hang in there 🥰

Thank you for these wise words. I needed to hear that today and be reminded that it is normal to feel overwhelmed by cancer, whatever form it may take. God is in control.

I’m 15 years out from cancer of larynx went through radiation and chemotherapy at the same time seen like the longest 2 months the burns from radiation and the blisters from chemotherapy and about 7 years ago because of radiation damage I had a Trac put in. Before I started my treatments I set up automatic payments for water, electricity, house payment and trash which made it easier for my wife and I didn’t have to worry, going through my treatment I didn’t do much but watch tv and sleep we used to have a big dog Rosie who stayed by my side which she really helped the loneliness when my wife went to work. It’s worth the fight, now after all the years my wife helped me now she has dementia and needs me good luck

I have found cymbalta to be helpful wish several different side effects. I also feel it is important to find balance and if you are taking too much on, do what you can to lighten the load so you don’t have to manage as many things.

Hey Blackcat,
So, I was told that I had allot of cancer and too much for surgery. My two oncologist said they had one chance and only one chance to kill the cancer. With that said, they explained that I would be hit with the heaviest dose of treatment that they could give but my life would never be the same.
I’m thankful to be alive and I’ve pretty much adapted to my life as I know it now.
I have chronic migraines which I’m being treated for with Botox; it has helped greatly as I now can tolerate the 5-7 pain rather than constant 9-10.
I have brain fog which slows my thought processes and reaction time. I am fatigued most of the time. I have chronic joint pain and I generate zero saliva which really makes talking difficult.
My throat muscles are very weak and the left side of my tongue is paralyzed which makes eating very difficult.
I’ve had 3 dilations but it didn’t help much so the doctor doesn’t want to do that anymore.
My jaw is very tight and difficult to open my mouth very wide but I’m on a muscle relaxer which does help.
But again, I’m alive!

MOJO

This is miraculous. What are the after-effects? Why don't you need to take Ibrance, etc., and an aromatase inhibitor? My Ibrance stopped working.