susieFA
14 years agoMember
living with fear
I am seeking advice from you, women who have been through this journey. My first anniversary of my diagnosis and treatment is coming up and I am not coping well at all. I have been living positive t...
Hi Susie, I know what you mean about the 'anniversary' (which one!) the anniversary of the diagnosis?, surgery? treatments? tests - ongoing stuff...............and yes, I realised most recently how 'strung out I was' because I have trouble with my portacath and all the fears and terrors hit me like a mack truck - my blood-taking nurse (who has been through it all herself) said the fear never goes away and one has to just live with it the best way we can...........I know what she means and no doubt you do too - keep your chin up, I am off to the onc in a couple of hours and am praying he dosen't put the brakes on my Tassie trip (yep! shaking at the arthritic knees!). We ALL know what you are feeling, so hang in there kiddo! xxx hugs Josie