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May20019
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6 years ago

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Hi everyone, I saw the radiation oncologist for the last time (fingers crossed) last week. He gave me a script for Letrozole and discharged me from the hospital. He said he was putting me back into the care of my  surgeon and GP. I have not started the letrozole yet I want to see my GP first. I left the hospital feeling relieved and empty. Has that happened to other people? It seems to me that every step requires another mind set and I am constantly in catch up mode.
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  • suburbangirl's avatar
    suburbangirl
    Member
    6 years ago
    Hi @May20019,
    I know what you mean. I haven't cried much since my diagnosis earlier this year, kept up a brave front mostly, but my last day of radiotherapy I cried like a baby. I couldn't explain my emotions, but I think I felt I was being 'cut off' from the daily contact, the staff were so lovely and it became part of my routine, (I took the time off work.)  I returned to work full time so was quickly swept back into the hustle and bustle. This journey really is ups and downs, and you never quite know when an emotion will hit you! That's why this site is so good, we can share with each other and know we are not going crazy!
    Wishing you the very best,

  • jennyss's avatar
    jennyss
    Member
    6 years ago
    Dear @May20019 and @suburbangirl, 
    You both put it so well - "each step requires another mindset" and "you never know when an emotion will hit you" - so true!
    Best wishes from jennyss in Western NSW
  • Sister's avatar
    Sister
    Member
    6 years ago
    It's not uncommon to feel quite low towards the end or just after treatment.  Being part of the mainstream doesn't make it easier, though.  I think we get through active treatment with some determination and then at the end feel sort of adrift.