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I too worry about still needing to stay connected on here when I have actually finished my treatment (except for 10 years of hormone therapy). But having Breast Cancer, especially Stage 3 (me too) is not something you just move on from. I am having a hard time with some people in my life not seeming to realise that it is normal for us to still worry about the threat of recurrence. On here everyone understands and goes through a similar process especially when they have a check-up looming. As you say, while going through chemo etc you tend to just look at what you need to do to cope. At the end you think what now, what if it comes back? I even did the total house clean thing before my 12 month check-up with the surgeon in case I was whisked off for another round of it! I cope by doing what I can to reduce the risk of it coming back. I exercise and eat well and try to do things that give me energy rather than take it away. I try to spend time with people who give me energy rather than draining me too. That is why this network is so great. Reading other people's posts and helping others gives me good energy. So, I think for now this is a good place to keep visiting. I hope you will find it helpful too. Take care. Deanne xxxx