What now??
Mastectomy in September, Chemo finshed 30th December. Physically I am fine, but mentally after my appointment a fortnight ago (with oncologist) I'm a bit flat. She is very happy with all my test res...
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You are getting near the 'I'm over it' mark! The first rush of diagnosis, getting your head around it, treatment plan, treatment, side effects from treatment, general confusion and alarm slowly dies down and it's not at all surprising that the outcome of all that - is not feeling at all sure of what to feel. Am I well now? Even if I don't feel it? Am I still ailing? Should I be doing something? Not doing something? I am not back to the 'old me' and don't feel very much in touch with any 'new me' either. Your oncologist is a specialist in the body - and your body is doing all the things it should. But your mind and your emotions have been on a roller coaster and may need a bit of TLC. A good counsellor - smart enough to listen and to allow you to explore your feelings with a bit of 'stranger care' - may be what's called for now. You may not need such services for long. Personally, I think it ought to be offered to everyone who has had treatment for cancer - we don't have a magic 'reset' button and we need to let our emotions get a bit of space. Your GP, breast care nurse or oncologist may be able to suggest someone. Then you may be in a better space to decide about additional medication, tests, etc. Best wishes.