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I completely understand. The first years are hard, but they seem like a blur now. I feel like the first year seems so long ago because it’s such a busy time. Treatments, surgeries, appointments, scans and on and on. After chemo was done things started to become “normal” again. Unfortunately in 2021 it went to my brain so I had to start all over. BUT I will tell you that it does get easier. Life does move on. I’m a religious person so For me in times of anxiety and loneliness I turn to God. I know that’s not what everyone believes so you have to find something to believe in. It can be believing you are strong and you will live many many years with this disease. If you have kids you can Believe you will be around for them. Believe in yourself and the strength you have. I know it’s easier said than done, but it can be done. Remember it’s okay to not feel “normal” or strong. I have days where I cry and the next day I have the greatest day. The years will get easier and cancer although it will always be on your mind you will have days when it won’t be the only thing that’s on your mind. If that makes sense. :)
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oh gosh I wrote a really long reply and it didn’t go through. :(
The first year is really hard. I think once things settle down as far as scans, appointments, medication, infusions, surgeries and so on, then life begins to go on. You end up settling into a routine and the anxiety with start to subside. Will it go away? Probably not, but it does become where it’s not all you think about. For me when those fears and thoughts creep in I turn to God, but I understand most people aren’t religious, so you can find other things to help. Maybe a club, hobby, regular lunch date with cancer free friends, a favorite comfort show, my is Roseanne. :)
Things will get “easier” just give it time, but don’t give it all your time. Working is great because it’s a sort of outlet. Allow the sad, anxious days too. Cry if needed, but try not to let it consume you. ❤️2 -
@staciemarie thank you for these insights. Being only a few months into my MBC diagnosis, I am definitely feeling the overwhelm and panic. It is good to know from your lived experience that it settles down.
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Thank you @staciemarie ❤️ both messages got posted and they both add up to each other in some way, thank you for taking the time to write them 🙏 your insights are very soothing, I will hold on to your words as I try to move from this phase I'm in, into a calmer more accepting state of mind.
I will look for Roseanne :))
@cskinner I'm 16 months into my own diagnosis, and I'm definitely in a better place than last year. I hope things get better with you by the day ❤️
Have a beautiful day
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Hi everyone,
Just checking on people here. I did my PET/CT last month and it was a good one…still stable <3
How are you feeling @cskinner ? I hope you're doing better
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Thanks for checking in @radiation_cinderella! So happy to hear your scan was a good result. I am doing ok. Had a few rounds of radiation on my spine this month and I wasn’t feeling great but I think I’m on the upswing.
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