Will this ever get better

Nancy2581

I am in the middle of chemotherapy.  I am so worried this cancer is going to reoccur or spread elsewhere.  I know it can happen.  Is there anyway I can stop worrying about it so much.  Yes I know keep busy.  I try and sometimes I stop thinking about it, but it doesn't last long before the blasted thought haunts me again

Thanks for listening

Nancy

Moderators

You are not alone with this! We are passing along this page, which may have some information that could help. http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/side_effects...

We're all here for you!

Nancy2581

thank you

Anonymous

Have you talked to any of your doctors (oncologist, family practitioner) about your concerns?  I imagine they can prescribe something to calm the worries that seem to be a source of constant anxiety for you right now. It sounds like something like this could help you break the cycle.  I remember when I felt like I was at my oncologist's office more than anywhere else!  She suggested we limit my check-ups to only once every six months because I said I was fine not thinking about it until I had to go in there and worry about symptoms and tests and mets.  I felt like a "cancer patient" only when in her office. 

I realize that limiting visits is not a step you can take at this point in your treatment.  I'm just suggesting that you voice your concern and perhaps one of your team might have a suggestion that will work for you.

Best to ya!

Nancy2581

I take lexapro which has helped a lot.  It's more the constant thought of this hanging over my head all the time.  I'm not freaked out by it but sure wish I wasn't thinking about it all the time.  It's like I have a black cloud following me around and won't go away.