Cancer Survivors Network - Is anyone still scared? - Comments

Hi Vicki! Just saying

Kylez — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:17:57 -0500

Hi Vicki! Just saying welcome and good luck. I bounce from still being scared to maybe for a second forgetting about bc. But, it is hard to not be scared. I think that maybe when we are years out of treatment, it will get easier. It seems to for the ones on here that have been done for years. Good luck!

♥ Kylez ♥

I think being scared goes

jnl — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:35:14 -0500

I think being scared goes hand in hand with a diagnosis of bc. I don't think we can escape it. We just have to try and not let it ruin or run our lives.

Leeza

Just starting out

sweetvickid — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:17:37 -0500

Just diagnosed and start chemo next week and of course I bounce from positive attitude to scared shitless. My Mantra for those times is, 'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.' I say it over and over until I feel better. : ) I don't think this is the will of God but the devil trying to undo my faith. The will of God is all the positives I find on this journey.

Thanks Dawne for bumping

survivorbc09 — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:00:29 -0500

Thanks Dawne for bumping this. It is good for all of us to know that we aren't alone.

HUGS

Maybe that'w what we should

TxLady — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:44:08 -0500

Maybe that'w what we should all request - a confirmation on this site for each year of nonrecurrence. That way, those of us in current treatment can see the number of survivors, which I would bet is a lot larger than those that have to "go to war" again.

bump

Dawne.Hope — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:32:28 -0500

for lizzie17

you're not alone!

I know it feels like lots of people have recurrences

mimivac — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:01:51 -0500

especially when you read sites like this. But remember, people usually only post when they are in treatment or have had a recurrence. There are exceptions, but people who haven't had a recurrence do not generally come on after 20 years and say "hi, I am not going through a recurrence." Glad you're feeling better.

Mimi

I am much better. Reading

Kylez — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:53:12 -0500

I am much better. Reading what everyone posted made me feel less afraid and like, maybe, someday, I can put bc behind me and not think of it constantly. I am living my life, but, a bc recurrence still keeps sneaking in my mind too much. It seems like I have read of so many on here that it is hard to not think of it.

♥ Kylez ♥

Cristinec

Ritzy — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:43:32 -0400

Please don't be scared. You are a true warrior for doing all that you can to fight bc. Don't let bc rob you of living your life. It is like someone wrote on here...

You have cancer...cancer does not have you!

Hope you feel more positive with each day!

Sue :)

Thnak you Diane

cristinec — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:29:01 -0400

I'm scared because there is so much cancer we live with. I live everyday with my Bc, surgery, Tamoxifen and now more surgery. When will all the sickness end for everyone.

Bc is so scary anymore. I

DianeBC — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:30:51 -0400

Bc is so scary anymore. I read post after post of newbies on here and it is just so sad. And then, you read about all of the ones with the recurrences or another new cancer. I know I live everyday as if it is my last, but, the scary thoughts do still creep in. Why can't they cure this crap?

Good luck Marlene

susie09 — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:29:29 -0400

Wishing you good luck Marlene with your chemo! We will all support and help you thru it!

♠♣ Susie ♠♣

We will be close in our journey

Marlene_K — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:13:15 -0400

I guess we will be about a week apart in our treatment as my chemo will be starting this week. I would love to stay in touch. I'm not great at operating this site, but I will add you as a friend. I will be on TAC; every 21 days for 6 cycles, and then radiation. You? Hopefully you'll find this post and we can become friends.

We can do it!! Marlene

I don't quite know what to

inkblot — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:30:04 -0400

I don't quite know what to say. I am very pleased if my words helped you in some way...But trust me, I have no control over cancer. The only thing I can have control over is myself. I can tell from your post that you are a determined lady and that is a very valuable asset. I completely understand the rawness of your emotions and that is
perfectly normal for where you currently are. That will change with time and conscious effort.

I think it is so sad to see people living in fear...expecting their cancers to return any minute and becoming panicked over every ache, pain, test or check up. I wanted to share
that we don't HAVE to deal with fears as we heal, if we give time and attention to our emotional well being. And I think that you are well on your way to effectively dealing with the issues and finding a perspective that is healthy and conducive to a wonderful life. You deserve no less. Keep that light within (yes I can sense it through your words) burning and keep pushing forward. You will be there sooner than you probably think!

Love, light & laughter,
Ink

Patty

Kylez — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:45:41 -0400

You got a great big thanks because of how you helped me Patty. Not only did you post on here, but, thru your pm's. I really appreciated them! What you said was very encouraging and reassuring. Thanks again Patty and everyone! And, good luck Natly.

Kylez ♥

Is anyone still scared?

Kylez — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:41:28 -0400

I had surgery, rads and sometimes still get so scared. Does anyone else? I guess the fear is that it will come back. There seem to be so many just on here with recurrences that it is hard to forget.

Kylez ♥