Mental Health and Mindfulness

How long does it take to get pathology results after lumpectomy?

Hi, I'm going insane waiting for for pathology report, what treatment I will have. I was diagnosed IDC. My family doesn't understand what I'm going through. I had lumpectomy surgery on September 10th. Been feeling a little tired and take nap.

Why am I gaining weight after breast cancer treatment?

In the last 6 months I’ve got quite a bit of weight. I e been eating well and can’t seem to shake the pounds. Anyone else experiencing weight gain? Any advice on what to do to help loose it? It’s affecting the way I see myself. I know it’s due to the hormonal shifts with breast cancer but it’s definitely overwhelming.

How can I stay positive during chemotherapy for esophageal cancer?

As I continue my every other week rounds of chemo for esophageal cancer I have suffered no major side effects and results have been positive, thanks be to God and my medical team!

How can I manage back pain after anal cancer treatment?

Hi I was diagnosed with anal cancer had 23 rounds of chemo and radiation finished treatment middle of march got told no more cancer detected, had bad discs in back before treatment chemo has made it worse ,

How do I stay positive after stage 3 colon cancer?

I was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in March after my emergency surgery. It started with a pain in my stomach and ended with 20 inches of my colon removed. I don't know how I'm supposed to act or feel about my situation. All I know is my surgeon is pretty sure he got all the cancer. I've been extremely positive throughout. I feel pretty good overall. No real side effects from my chemo. I go for my last treatment September 14. I've got this and I hope you all got it too. I trust in medicine and my own positive mental attitude. Cancer picked the wrong badass to screw with.

How can I prepare for my second chemo round?

I will be having my 2 chemo next week 1st time I got chemo I was in the hospital I'm in rehab going home Friday next wed September 16 my round 2 of chemo n I'm nervous

How can faith and prayer help me cope with cancer?

Dear friends here on O4M, It’s never too late to put your faith in Our Lord and Savior and ask for His help getting through these difficult times.. You have NOTHING to lose and EVERYTHING to gain from His Mercy. Let go of your anxiety’s and fear and pray for His healing Grace.. God Bless you all. 🙏 Thomas O

How do I cope with depression before uterine cancer surgery?

Hi everyone. I have uterine cancer. I will be having surgery on Friday. I am on a very poor mental place go8ng into the surgery and treatment m I am so lonely and so very frustrated. I am also dealing with stroke and visual and hearing impairments I tried utilizing the Cancer Buddies application but can't seem to get it to work for me. I am so very desperate to talk to someone. I feel like just giving up. Even though I know I need to have surgery and treatment I just have no desire to follow through. My body and mind are tired. I have no will to fight anymore. I am in so much pain emotionally and mentally I can't find the will to do much of anything. I have major depressive disorder and this is heavily affecting me. I need a reason to fight but it just seems like there just isn't much hope. I am terrified of going into surgery in this mental state. I really think that I had a second stroke during my D &C procedure. This hysterectomy surgery is longer and more complicated and am terrified of having another stroke l. I have verbalized this many times but no one seems to take it seriously. I was doing psychotherapy but it stopped abruptly and now I'm sort of adrift. I am so confused and unhappy. I just don't know what to do anymore. Everytime I try to make connections I hit a road block. Could be something that I'm doing wrong. Having a visual impairment just makes navigating websites and applications nearly impossible. I just want to give up and sleep all the time. Yes I'm on antidepressants but there's so much I'm mentally dealing with that they are just not affective anymore. I desperately need help but no longer no where to turn.

What to expect after endometrial cancer surgery?

I was diagnosed with High Grade Serous endometrial Carcinoma in August 2026. Had a complete hysterectomy with dissection of lymph nodes. Recovering from surgery waiting for next step.

How do I know if I should stop cancer treatment?

Hey everyone, I was diagnosed last April with Rectal cancer that also moved to my chest and liver. They gave me 1-2 years and I beat it in 8 months, but they still say cancer is present in my blood and keep wanting me to do treatment, because of a microscopic piece in my lymph node that the head surgeon can’t even find. So many people have told me so many things, but I feel like I’m getting to the point where I’m just gonna stop the treatment and put it in God’s hands.