Feeling overwhelmed after cancer treatment and other health issues

I have had days like that. Really months. It’s hard to see the point sometimes. Just keep your head up and make the appointment so you know what cards you have been dealt. I just tell my self there has to be a first for everything. You might be the 1 who changes everything. I still have days where I don’t see the point. But deep down I know I have to keep going. I think you should too.

Hi everyone. I'm new here also. My wonderful aunt who lives in another state, & has been absolutely wonderful & super helpful, told me about outcomes4me app. I am fairly young but recently diagnosed with grade 3 ductal carcinoma in situ (99% PR+ & 99% ER+). Mastectomy is scheduled for 2/22. I decided to have reconstruction as well, but it's all terrifying. I just lost my mom to a different but more aggressive kind of breast cancer last april too. She wasn't as fortunate though, bc by the time they found hers, it had already traveled to her lymph nodes, being stage 3. She went through radiation, chemo & single mastectomy no reconstruction, & ended up in remission for about 4-4.5 yrs. Unfortunately came back & had traveled through the blood to her liver making her terminal. It progressed very rapidly & fierce so this is all a super emotional journey. All of you are amazing & strong! I am fighting for her, & my 2 babies who are 12 & 8.

The only way to beat the anxiety is to get the labs done. I procrastinated at first but the anxiety was overwhelming. Now. I do em as soon as I get em. Sleep knowing what’s up

I thought I had a heart murmur but the dr that did my EKG for pre surgery on cataracts said it would have shown on the screen. He said heart palpitations can mimic its symptoms. The dr who originally told me I had a murmurwas a hs coach, who put me off track in adaptive pe. My dad had a fit- never took me to Dr.

God bless you and pray all goes better for you .🙏🙏🙏❤️

Hi @Erika D - 'scanxiety' good word! I have that for about a week leading up to each of my scans. The fear of unknown- are the treatments working or not, how bad will it be this time, what next - waiting for the other shoe to drop. I remind myself that anxiety is worrying about something that has not happened yet and may never happen...it's out of my control and I need to breath and trust all will be as it should be. Those moments test my faith and hope but I just take a breath an keep moving forward. Hugs to you and I hope you find your path with these new challenges.

You’re not being a big baby. Someone just came into your life, tore it apart, changed your reality, and then said, ok go live your life. It sucks and you’re allowed to embrace those feelings for awhile and then wipe your face and get back to taking care of yourself. That’s what we are all doing. Hang in there ♥️ you got this

I went to the hospital in February thinking I was having a heart attack and after two CT scans I found out that I had a hole in my heart three clogged arteries a pulmonary aneurysm and a mass in my right breast. After a mammogram and sonogram I was told I have breast cancer. Started chemo in April and will have to go for six months. This was so much to deal with that it caused my marriage to fall apart, my life turned upside down and I have moments when I just want to say the hell with it. I am tired all the time, nauseous most of the time, and relying on friends to help me.

I was 49 when I had a right breast lumpectomy and 59 when I had the left breast lumpectomy. I was very faithful with mammos and at the age of 80 had the 2nd lumpectomy. No radiation or chemo and no nodes involved. 8 years later another lumpectomy and they wanted me to have radiation but I refused since it was so close to the heart. HaVe been followed by oncologist since age 80. Was on Tomoxifin until it caused multiple blot clots in both lungs . Never again will I take that drug. Have faith in the good lord and keep yourself busy. Whatever will be and we just accept it. you are not alone!

Welcome to the community! That feeling of dealing with scattered pieces after treatment is incredibly common and completely understandable. Many cancer survivors describe this same sense of being overwhelmed when multiple health concerns arise at once, and it's natural to feel hesitant about scheduling additional procedures when you're already emotionally drained. Focusing on creative activities sounds like a wonderful way to process everything you're going through right now, and connecting with others here who truly understand can provide comfort during this challenging time.