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What's the best way to explain our post-treatment recurrence fears to a loved one without scaring them?
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member817 (Survivor (10 - 20 years)) - 08 / 26 / 2011
It's normal to have these kinds of fears, and it's probably a good idea to explain to your loved one(s) that this is bound to happen. Explain to them that this is something that is very common for cancer survivors and that with time, the fears will most likely decrease in intensity.
I would recommend that you try not to lean on them too heavily with these fears, however. Rather, consider joining a breast cancer survivor support group to share most of these fears.
If you're consumed by post-treatment recurrence fears and it feels like they are dominating your thoughts, I would recommend talking with someone on your medical team (doctor; oncology social worker; nurse navigator, therapist etc).
I would recommend that you try not to lean on them too heavily with these fears, however. Rather, consider joining a breast cancer survivor support group to share most of these fears.
If you're consumed by post-treatment recurrence fears and it feels like they are dominating your thoughts, I would recommend talking with someone on your medical team (doctor; oncology social worker; nurse navigator, therapist etc).
Jan (Survivor (10 - 20 years)) - 08 / 30 / 2011
When experiencing fear of a post-treatment recurrence, I tell my friends that the best thing they can do for me is pray and meditate. It's important to find friends who can handle your expression of fear without judgment or emotion. A loved one may be too close to you to listen to those fears without panicking. A volunteer from the American Cancer Society can be an objective source of support, there just to listen and affirm any anxiety. For breast cancer the ACS offers Reach to Recovery volunteers. I've benefited from this program and now volunteer in that capacity.
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