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12paws
8 years agoMember
Why is it so hard?
Hello, I’m new to the network even though I’m well past finished with my treatment. I even have almost enough hair on my head to call it a bob, sort of. I finished the mastectomy/reconstruction/6 mont...
Anonymous
8 years agoNot applicable
Hi @12paws, I think it’s getting better at the 4 year mark. I still have up and down days and sometimes use this site. I think about cancer less, and am getting back to full health. The threat of it coming back is always in the back of my mind though. I’m trying to work full time and to plan to travel somewhere nice once a year. I hope you start to feel better soon. I think the one year mark was difficult for me and I was tired for about 2 years. I had the same treatments as you and I was 42 when diagnosed. Don’t be tough on yourself, you’re doing well. It’s a really tough road, but it does get easier. x