An interesting read

arpie

I think we can all relate to this girls story

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/surviving-breast-cancer_us_5bce13e8e4b0a8f17eef3512?fbclid=IwAR2qTrKUOW57clE5yueJCsKykyPLroM9TniEoSF3LI6pvcNrFeNc8Q9XEBw

kmakm

Yep

Afraser

It's not what people want to
hear, particularly younger people, but we aren't all that good at preparing people for the big things in life - relationships, ending relationships, parenting (not just pregnancy and childbirth) and yes, death. That's the thing that's way out there, far beyond our ken and not happening for a long, long time. Until suddenly it might be. Understanding my death better was a major good outcome of bc for me. Not because I am terminal from bc (I'm not, cross fingers) but because it's an inevitable part of the joy of being alive. 

Sister

Just been talking about that with another survivor.

arpie

Sadly, Given that up to 1/3 of women (and men) diagnosed with 'early' BC - 'got it all' - MAY go on to develop Mets ..... it is a wakeup call for everyone I fear and one that most of us are aware of!    

BarbieAnne

I confronted my mortality at the age of 17 years when I started nurse training and so death was a natural part of my life It is different though when you are actually confronted with your own death threatening disease.

Bettyboo

'I knew I needed to address the psychological debris left from cancer.' - omigosh, that says it all for me. Great article, thank you for posting this.

arpie

@Bettyboo   You are totally 'not alone' in that feeling of being a bit 'adrift'! xx  I'm glad the article helps you a bit!!