@sandramj you are totally right, there is no talk of the aftermath of treatment, you are expected to pick up where you left off according to everyone else including your Oncologist. They dont really want to know about any problems that treatment has brought on, talking from experience. Yes we are grateful BUT...a totally compromised quality of life too that nobody seems to acknowledge. So we do the best we can with what we have and find our peace and middle ground. The hardest thing is...and I know this to be true for me, Breast Cancer hasnt compounded my quality of life but rather the treatment, so mentally thats a tough thing to get around.
For me 2yrs on, Im actually happy at the place Im getting to, so its about setting yourself up for success. I will be working 4 days next year and I think I will manage, Ive increased my strength working with my Exercise physiologist. So its about not getting to where you were, but a place you are OK with. I think Im nearly there :) so hang in there..and acknowledge all the emotions, they are real, they are valid and they are your truth, nobody elses.
Its a slow ride, but you will rise slowly. Hugs Melinda xo
