Emotional trauma around tests

I'm so sorry you have to go through this.  I think we all know when we are dx with bc that we could be looking at additional concerns down the road.  I am just through my surgery and have opted out of rads so I know I am somewhat higher risk for recurrence.  There are no guarantees for anyone.  The main thing is that we get our check ups on a regular basis and quickly follow up on any symptoms that are suspicious.  Stay on a healthy diet and keep our immune system in optimal condition to help fight off this dreaded disease.  Unfortunately, it is what it is.  What we have to do is keep control of our emotions, and not cause ourselves additional stress, as that is not good for our bodies.  It's ok to be upset when these things happen...that's normal...then we pull ourselves together and move forward.

There is some really good news out there now about bc vaccines that are in the development stage.  If we can hold on and stay healthy, we can hopefully take advantage of those when they become available.  I'm praying that your tests all go well and you have a positive outcome.

Sending you positive energy!  Keep the faith! 

hello

yes i understand everything you goin thru but i always beleive ** as long as we could breath we will flow until we are able to swim again sometimes i sit with my kids and i just stared at them and then i run to my room and just cry but i get back up clean my face and cont my fight we didnt ask for this but hey is here and we are going to beat this lie CALL CANCER..hang in there try meditation it helps your soul we need to take good care of us and worrying doesnt help

faith beleive in god he is thre best doctor

good luck

I have alot of emotional trama around tests also, I even get very upset when I have to see the breast surgeon. One thing that helps me tremendously is learning how to meditate...mostly remembering to deeply breathe while waiting and during tests. And i also have medication to take for anxiety as needed, it can be just too much somedays.

In my own case, I was cancer free for 18 months when 3 places showed up in my other breast. After 3 terrible tests, I decided to have a second mastectomy, (no cancer!!) . And while it has brought me more peace, I still relive those horrible days of hearing I had cancer.

Time helps, meditation helps, talking about it helps and most important, seeing your doctor helps.

I have the same issue and I take the easy way out - avoidance. The last test I had was a thyroid biopsy 2 years ago and I just about lost my mind imagining that the lump on my thyroid was metasticized BC. After that I said - no more. I did not go for my follow-up thyroid biopsy 6 months later. The only thing I've had done in 2 years is a CBC.

I have anxiety attacks just looking at diagnostic imaging machines. One of my biggest fears is that I'll break a bone and need an x-ray  - and then might find mets.  Honestly if I broke a bone I probably wouldn't go to the hospital at all.

I know it's probably not the healthiest attitude, but I wanted to let you know you're not alone!

LtotheK, we're in the same boat. I posted a very similar thread yesterday. Everybody says that time makes it easier. Hope that is so! I cling to God and family to get me through each day. One thing about this beast is that it has made me realize what is really important, and what is total b.s. and a waste of time in this precious life.

HUGS!!!!!

OMG I am not doing a whole lot better. Friday I had to have a completely unrelated x-ray done at my oral surgeon's office and I got totally upset and anxious. But yesterday I had a CT scan and managed to hold it together pretty well.

I am ALL for xanax and really need to ask for a script!

There is even a word for this, probably made up here, scanxiety. Some women can find enough comfort in yoga or meditation or exercise or other methods and others have gotten prescriptions for antianxiety meds. I find chocolate helps. Do what you have to do and remember it is normal.

I'm heading for a check up with my oncologist in a couple of hours.  I, too, have been dealing with anxieties and fears as this appointment draws near.  I am only about 9 mos into this journey and reconstruction is nearly complete, only the tattoo left to do.  From reading other posts on this site, I know that what I am feeling is very common for this stage of my recovery, but I still find it hard to be patient with myself.  Yoga helps.  I'm learning to meditate.  This site helps.  I keep asking myself what this experience is trying to teach me?  Patience?  Fearlessness?  If I can keep my mind and thoughts in the now...be truly present in the now....then I won't worry about the future.  Easier said than done!