Nervous cancer back?
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Hi Pam, my first diagnosis was also easier than the recurrence in 2008. Thot I
was rid of the beast since my first diagnosis was 2004 and it was Stage 2 with
no other involvement anywhere. In 2008 it came back to my liver. The ecstasy
I felt the first time round was not there this time. Overwhelmed with anxiety,
fear, especially since it hit my liver. Had surgery in July 2008 and then chemo.
Have been doing ok so far; this afternoon I go for results of CT Scan and CEA check
first time since chemo ended in Dec. Yep, I am anxious. But some things I have done
for myself since all this happened: I have gotten into some yoga and guided imagery
and meditation groups at a local Wellness Center that is a nonprofit organization
developed by a dr in California years ago for cancer patients and their caregivers.
It is a wonderful place and just to be with other cancer survivors is such a great
boost. No one knows what we go through quite as well as other survivors. The Wellness
Centers are not located everywhere but if you don't have one, contact the local ACS
chapter and see if they can give you information on other places, even them, who
are conducting similar groups. The Wellness Center also has support groups that meet
weekly. Along with this I have started taking an anti depressant
and I think that helps. It is no easy thing we are going through; it is the fight of
our life so try lots of things to manage the hardest part of the journey which
is our own emotions. Prayers that the outcome of your tests, etc. are much better than
what you are imagining now.
Hugs,
Barbara0 -
Thanks Barbaradixchi said:Hi Pam, my first diagnosis was also easier than the recurrence in 2008. Thot I
was rid of the beast since my first diagnosis was 2004 and it was Stage 2 with
no other involvement anywhere. In 2008 it came back to my liver. The ecstasy
I felt the first time round was not there this time. Overwhelmed with anxiety,
fear, especially since it hit my liver. Had surgery in July 2008 and then chemo.
Have been doing ok so far; this afternoon I go for results of CT Scan and CEA check
first time since chemo ended in Dec. Yep, I am anxious. But some things I have done
for myself since all this happened: I have gotten into some yoga and guided imagery
and meditation groups at a local Wellness Center that is a nonprofit organization
developed by a dr in California years ago for cancer patients and their caregivers.
It is a wonderful place and just to be with other cancer survivors is such a great
boost. No one knows what we go through quite as well as other survivors. The Wellness
Centers are not located everywhere but if you don't have one, contact the local ACS
chapter and see if they can give you information on other places, even them, who
are conducting similar groups. The Wellness Center also has support groups that meet
weekly. Along with this I have started taking an anti depressant
and I think that helps. It is no easy thing we are going through; it is the fight of
our life so try lots of things to manage the hardest part of the journey which
is our own emotions. Prayers that the outcome of your tests, etc. are much better than
what you are imagining now.
Hugs,
Barbara
Thanks for your words of encouragement Barbara. You are in about the same time frame as me, fall of 2004 stage 4. I will think about a support group, I do believe there are some in my area. I hope your tests come back good too. CEA level does not seem to be a good indicator for me, mine was only 7 when I had the large tumer, and it runs about 3 now. Well, here's hoping for the best! Pam0 -
Breathing
I can certainly understand your anxiety. And, while it might not seem helpful to have people saying "Don't worry, everything will be alright", it is also not good for us to worry about things which haven't happened or which we do not know it. My favorite "mantra", which I learned on this board, is "Feed the faith, fight the fear". And I think all you can do until you get more information is to "feed the faith" and envision a positive outcome. Oh, and also, don't forget to breath. Both in and out (it's the second bit I forget!). I have a scan coming up tomorrow. So I'm breathing, too! We can be faith-feeding buddies....I will be thinking of you.
Tara0 -
I have it too
Hi Pam boy can I relate to you, I had stage 2 colon ca 3 yrs ago did the colon resec, and the chemo everything was fine til a couple of months ago long story short I was dignosed Jan 22 with stage 4 colon ca met spread outside of colon to lung I cried a bucket of tears plus, but I did learn to accept it, have had 2 chemo tx so far, I have been lucky so far feeling good[,whisper ,knock on wood ] and still work 2 days a week, 8 hr shiftr dont know how long I will be this lucky, but prayers, family, good friends and this website plus I did have Dr[ put me on zoloft ] but I have learned life goes on you just have to make the best of it and you will IF it is back once you get over the shock and anger you will fight back too. you fought back once and you will do it again good luck and keep us posted we really do care here this site has helped me so much thru this ps one thing you dont want to do is try reading every thing about it itll drive you nuts too much info out there that is crap0
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