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Nancy2581
Nancy2581 Member Posts: 1,234
edited October 2014 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

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

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited October 2014

    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!

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  • Nancy2581
    Nancy2581 Member Posts: 1,234
    edited October 2014

    thank you

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited October 2014

    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!

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  • Nancy2581
    Nancy2581 Member Posts: 1,234
    edited October 2014

    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.

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