Cancer Survivors Network

Hi Judy, I do not go to an organized support group, however I do have many friends who are cancer survivors and we talk within ourselves - some are breast cancer, lymphoma, kidney cancer, etc. I have found that staying active in my "normal" activities during my chemo and after has helped me overcome. My internist (who is also a colon cancer survivor) has given me a prescription of Lexepro, which is a mild antidepressant. Never thought I would need those, but it really has helped with the weepiness sometimes. Remember, it is normal and healthy to be angry and scared. Do whatever helps you overcome these feelings and deal with this disease. I don't know what stage you were disgnosed, but you will hear a lot of incredible stories of survivorship. Get in touch with your local Am. Cancer Society. I have volunteered to work on the big fundraiser this year!!

Whenever you need to talk, someone will be here to listen and reply. Good luck with your other support group - I hope is works for you!!

Kerry

Hi Judy! I don't go to an organized support group, although there are several locally, mainly because I am a very shy person and wouldn't open my mouth if I went to one of those groups. I find these discussion boards "safe". I can sit here and cry and no one sees me, or I can sit here and laugh out loud (see Aspaysia's "filling the maestro's boots" for a good laugh) and I don't bother anyone. I do recommend this website to everyone, however, because I have found a lot of answers to my questions and I find a lot of support here. My grandmother ended up with an ileostomy after colon cancer, and my mom (also named Judy)goes to an ostomy support group for ostomy patients, their friends and family and it helped her a lot. Good luck to you!!

Ahoy, Judy -

Ya know.... I did go to a group therapy thing for several months after