I saw your post in the giant thread related to hairloss...about your fear of recurrance. Let me tell you, that gripped me for a long long time...it is normal! They say that most recurrances occur within the first 2 years, so it is definitely a a concern. Try not to worry about it, as it will make you nuts...just stay vigilant and do whatever you can, such as proper diet and exercise (I should practice what I preach!)....only worry about the things you can control,.....
Hang in there!
Lori
Lori
Thanks for your letter, I worry a little about the recurrance but more about just getting well now. I have been sick for a month now and I finally got an antibiotic that is starting to work. This will be my 3rd day on them and my cough is slowing up. I didnt know that most recurrances were within the first 2 years. I have decided that I need an attitude adjustment I have been feeling sorry for myself. Im going to start walking everyday and that should help too. I have not been taking care of my body like I should have. No more pity parties for me!
Hugs:)
Thanks for your letter, I worry a little about the recurrance but more about just getting well now. I have been sick for a month now and I finally got an antibiotic that is starting to work. This will be my 3rd day on them and my cough is slowing up. I didnt know that most recurrances were within the first 2 years. I have decided that I need an attitude adjustment I have been feeling sorry for myself. Im going to start walking everyday and that should help too. I have not been taking care of my body like I should have. No more pity parties for me!
Hugs:)
Bernadette
Bern-
Seems we are never free from the threat of recurrance, but they say there is a large drop off in the rates after 2 years...that is why the onc follows us quarterly for the first 2 years and then it tapers down. You will definitely have days where you need or throw a pity party, allow yourself to get down sometimes....but then it is up to you to re-think those thoughts....the anxiety can get to be pretty tough sometimes....you may feel like you take 2 steps forward and 1 back...that is ok too. Just know that the roller coaster is normal, and it will get better....
Lori
Seems we are never free from the threat of recurrance, but they say there is a large drop off in the rates after 2 years...that is why the onc follows us quarterly for the first 2 years and then it tapers down. You will definitely have days where you need or throw a pity party, allow yourself to get down sometimes....but then it is up to you to re-think those thoughts....the anxiety can get to be pretty tough sometimes....you may feel like you take 2 steps forward and 1 back...that is ok too. Just know that the roller coaster is normal, and it will get better....
Lori
Oh Lori, how did you get to be so positive? I've always been a bit of a pessimist at heart, and find it so hard to turn my thoughts around sometimes! You must be such a strong person - I really love your attitude and I hope that I will be able to emulate it!
Chantry
There are no wrong turnings, only paths we did not know we were meant to take - Guy Gavriel Kay
Chantry
There are no wrong turnings, only paths we did not know we were meant to take - Guy Gavriel Kay
Chantry-
Thanks...I consider it a gift from cancer! I found it was better to be positive and fight. I had no room for negativity. Was I scared? You bet! Did I cry! Every day for the first week and then some.... I found that it was easy for me to be positive during treatment ( I did not like the alternative), but finding peace after cancer was my challenge. I was diagnosed nearly 6 years ago, so I have had more time to adjust....you'll get there too! Take control of what you can, which includes your thoughts and reactions. And allow yourself to have some bad days too, I think we get hard on ourselves unfairly.
Hang in there!
L&H,
Lori
Thanks...I consider it a gift from cancer! I found it was better to be positive and fight. I had no room for negativity. Was I scared? You bet! Did I cry! Every day for the first week and then some.... I found that it was easy for me to be positive during treatment ( I did not like the alternative), but finding peace after cancer was my challenge. I was diagnosed nearly 6 years ago, so I have had more time to adjust....you'll get there too! Take control of what you can, which includes your thoughts and reactions. And allow yourself to have some bad days too, I think we get hard on ourselves unfairly.
Hang in there!
L&H,
Lori