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LaMunyon
LaMunyon Member Posts: 1
edited June 2014 in Mental Health: Because Cancer Doesn't Just Affect Your Breasts

I just joined this site today because I have my last chemo treatment tomorrow and all of a sudden the last 2 weeks I have been having panic attacks.  I'm not sure what from but I think that it's because I feel like as long as I'm having chemo I'm OK and when it's all done I've lost my security.  I know this sounds a little crazy but has anyone else had this happen to them?

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  • Scooter-12
    Scooter-12 Member Posts: 33,398
    edited April 2011

    Yes, to your question and no it's not crazy.  I was thrilled when I had my last round of chemo and stayed that way for the next 3 weeks.  When it would have been time for my next round I felt like you do.  I felt like I had been kicked out of the nest with nowhere to turn.  I at least felt like I was doing something to to fight back and then...nothing.   I didn't have panic attacks, but was filled with anxiety.  After about 3 months consumed with the fear of mets, I joined a local support group and they helped me put things in perspective.

    It's said that chemo works well for us TN's, so try to take solace in the fact you've done everything possible to kick cancer's butt.  It's a scary time, but it does get easier.   You might also try posting on the Triple Negative thread, you may get more responses.   Best wishes.

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  • j414
    j414 Member Posts: 321
    edited April 2011

    Hi LaMunyon,

    What you're feeling is not uncommon and I attached a link to an article that discusses "anxiety when treatment stops". 

    http://www.thebreastcaresite.com/tbcs/InTreatment/Chemotherapy/AnxietyWhenTreatmentStops.htm

    It's a good that you've joined this site, it will help you manage all of the very natural fears and anxieties that come along with this disease.  There is a an entire forum designated to triple negative survivors.  You should connect with these women, they are an amazing group and have formed a really strong support network.  Link to the triple negative forum is below.

    http://community.breastcancer.org/forum/72

    Best wishes to you,

    J

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  • CynthiainChicago
    CynthiainChicago Member Posts: 27
    edited May 2011

    Notice no one has touched on this lately, so in case you are wondering, I feel just like this. If my dr offered me another round of chemo, I would be in that office grinning tomorrow. It is scary, I am scared, but I am catching on that I am not alone

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