Had cervical cancer in 2000 and that’s gone; had breast cancer in both breasts in 2008 and that’s gone … I’m thinking that maybe in 8 to 10 years, cancer might rise it’s ugly head again but hey, that’s quite a few years from now and hopefully there will be a cure by then. Do I think about? Yes I do, do I think about it often, no I don’t. I live my life happily, take care of myself, see my doctors, love my husband, family and friends; I have no control over what will happen in a few years and I refuse to have that control me! IF and WHEN it HAPPENS AGAIN, I will deal with it then. Until then, I’m enjoying life!
I guess since I’m “stable” right now and not cancer-free, it’s hard not to be terrified a lot of the time. If, and when, I am in remission, I plan to spend at least a few weeks feeling safe and normal. As long as the cancer is still lurking in my body, it’s hard to just “live for today”. I know that I will be grateful if I can be cancer-free again if only for a short time.
Facing terrible fear, aware of statistics, of course there is fear of recurrence, that’s normal but I am determined to be sensible and not to let it control me. Trust is the opposite of Fear. I have so much to do and I am going to fit it all in. Nobody knows what the future holds so living in the present and loving every moment, doing things together, not to complain and radiate happiness is what we can do.
I love living this way…. I remind other people to, also.
Yes I get scared. But I’m also scared of the dark, zombies, sharks, and flying. Fear is normal. I still turn off my lights, visit cemeteries, swim in the ocean, and catch planes around the world. Life goes on, and I’m damned determined to live it fully.
In all honestly, the more I become proactive regarding my health and ambitions, the less fear has a grip on my day to day life. Whether the blueberries, cabbage, broccoli, writing and exercise helps beat my cancer remains to be seen. But from them I feel empowered, and that’s an incredible fear-busting tool.
Empowered and taking action. Really, it helps to no end.
Enter your answer here…I do not think I fear that the cancer will come back but I do know that I get a bit nervous when I go for my check-ups. I too have decided to live my life instead of worrying about what might be in the future, however, I think it is only human nature to have a little concern about what the future holds.
Am I fearful that my cancer will re-occur? Absolutely not.
I have been advised that my cancer will return and that it will probably re-occur in 8 to 10 years from when I was first diagnosed. Although I am adamant that I will prove my hematologist’s prognosis wrong and that I will be in remission for much longer, I do suspect when that time comes, I will face it once again with the strength and tenacity that I employed when it first appeared.
If one spends their time consumed with the fear of a recurrence, then one is wasting valuable time on “fear” rather than on spending that valuable time on living life to the best of your ability.
As I have mentioned previously in the Forums, at the beginning of my journey into cancer, I chose a mantra that has served me well. It is – “I choose to face adversity with courage and positivity”. When I find myself slipping into negative thoughts, I often pull myself up by the bootstraps and repeating my mantra over and over and over again until those negative thoughts are replaced with positive thoughts.
While none of us can control what our “tomorrows” will bring, we can control how with we deal with our “todays”. I refuse to let fear control my life today and when my tomorrow becomes today, it won’t control me then either.
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Had cervical cancer in 2000 and that’s gone; had breast cancer in both breasts in 2008 and that’s gone … I’m thinking that maybe in 8 to 10 years, cancer might rise it’s ugly head again but hey, that’s quite a few years from now and hopefully there will be a cure by then. Do I think about? Yes I do, do I think about it often, no I don’t. I live my life happily, take care of myself, see my doctors, love my husband, family and friends; I have no control over what will happen in a few years and I refuse to have that control me! IF and WHEN it HAPPENS AGAIN, I will deal with it then. Until then, I’m enjoying life!
I guess since I’m “stable” right now and not cancer-free, it’s hard not to be terrified a lot of the time. If, and when, I am in remission, I plan to spend at least a few weeks feeling safe and normal. As long as the cancer is still lurking in my body, it’s hard to just “live for today”. I know that I will be grateful if I can be cancer-free again if only for a short time.
I try not to think about it….and I’m going on with my life.
If it does reoccur….I’ll deal with it again.
I’m rather a fatalist… What will be will be.
Facing terrible fear, aware of statistics, of course there is fear of recurrence, that’s normal but I am determined to be sensible and not to let it control me. Trust is the opposite of Fear. I have so much to do and I am going to fit it all in. Nobody knows what the future holds so living in the present and loving every moment, doing things together, not to complain and radiate happiness is what we can do.
I love living this way…. I remind other people to, also.
Yes I get scared. But I’m also scared of the dark, zombies, sharks, and flying. Fear is normal. I still turn off my lights, visit cemeteries, swim in the ocean, and catch planes around the world. Life goes on, and I’m damned determined to live it fully.
In all honestly, the more I become proactive regarding my health and ambitions, the less fear has a grip on my day to day life. Whether the blueberries, cabbage, broccoli, writing and exercise helps beat my cancer remains to be seen. But from them I feel empowered, and that’s an incredible fear-busting tool.
Empowered and taking action. Really, it helps to no end.
Enter your answer here…I do not think I fear that the cancer will come back but I do know that I get a bit nervous when I go for my check-ups. I too have decided to live my life instead of worrying about what might be in the future, however, I think it is only human nature to have a little concern about what the future holds.
Thank you for allowing me the privelidge of reading this each day since I found this site! It is exactly what I need to read
Am I fearful that my cancer will re-occur? Absolutely not.
I have been advised that my cancer will return and that it will probably re-occur in 8 to 10 years from when I was first diagnosed. Although I am adamant that I will prove my hematologist’s prognosis wrong and that I will be in remission for much longer, I do suspect when that time comes, I will face it once again with the strength and tenacity that I employed when it first appeared.
If one spends their time consumed with the fear of a recurrence, then one is wasting valuable time on “fear” rather than on spending that valuable time on living life to the best of your ability.
As I have mentioned previously in the Forums, at the beginning of my journey into cancer, I chose a mantra that has served me well. It is – “I choose to face adversity with courage and positivity”. When I find myself slipping into negative thoughts, I often pull myself up by the bootstraps and repeating my mantra over and over and over again until those negative thoughts are replaced with positive thoughts.
While none of us can control what our “tomorrows” will bring, we can control how with we deal with our “todays”. I refuse to let fear control my life today and when my tomorrow becomes today, it won’t control me then either.