How do I date after cancer at 38 when chemo is so hard?

I’m so sorry! My wife passed a month and a half prior to my diagnosis. I’m sure she would not be that way. I’m doing chemo brain now as well. Hope you find family to help you.

Hi Briana! We can’t control others behavior, your priorities are about yourself! People dealing with cancer have no time for others that can’t deal with it. Accept help and support from those willing to help you through this difficult time. 🙏 coming here you can give your support, and receive it from people that know what you are going through! God bless, stay strong! 🙏

God bless! Hugging you!

Thank you:) yes thank goodness for you! And of course my little family here in Oregon

I lived in Oregon for quite some time. Beaverton with Nike advertising department. I enjoyed Mt. Hood and Bend Oregon at Sun River. It’s a beautiful place and I would love to move back. I’m ready to get out of California.

My dreams!

Michael. Stay positive, stay strong, manifest your dreams!! 🙏

You don’t need him in your life. People who support you and encourage you will make your recovery easier. Stress and negativity adds to your mental and physical health. Be strong and the right person will come your way.

Brianna,,keep your head up..you don't need no one to help you survive only someone you need is Jesus,,but trust and believe there's someone out there who will accept you for you,,however whenever wherever DON'T GIVE UP ON YOURSELF,,you got this,,my prayers are with you and ,,siters in Christ ,is sisters for Life,,may GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALWAYS..Have a great day

I am sorry to hear this. Surround yourself with people who support you and inspire you to be your best self and truly love you! Through thick and thin. It's a hard lesson to learn but necessary in your cancer journey. You really start to see people as they are. There are wonderful cancer support groups too! I just finished treatment and it's a funny thing how clear things are and how we start "clearing out" the people in our lives that diminish us. Its easy to do now. They simply are not healthy for me to be around them. And health is #1 for us!

I am sooo sorry u r going through this u are in my prayers

I'm so sorry to hear you have been treated this way. Praying you find someone to love you.

Hello Elizabeth! You are absolutely correct, are perspectives change and we see people for who they really are. It is not selfish to put yourself first, it is necessary!

It's a process....you will be ok, just try to have a positive mindset. I survived, same scenario. Good luck!! Mitch

🙏🏼Love yourself! The rest will come in it’s do time.

Sorry to hear about your situation. It's probably best that he is gone now, to allow room for someone better into your life who supports you.

Briana: Be patient! The right partner will support you while you’re in the valley. Do you believe in God? If so, pray and ask him to send the “right” partner to you. During my cancer journey, I found that working WORDSEARCH puzzles and CROSSWORD puzzles took up much of my time (between those doctorate visits). Try to keep a positive outlook because your body is already being tested to its limit.

Ah hun, I'm sorry! He sounds like a real jerk! Trust me, you're better off! To answer your question, no, you won't be single forever. You just focus on getting better. Then when you've come out of this cocoon, you'll be the most beautiful butterfly ever! 🦋 keep your chin up...stay strong! You've got this

Chemo brain is so real. I’ve been widowed 31 years but my older son is currently living with me. He has banned me from the stove (I’ve left it on twice), can’t remember where I put anything and call all my animals by the wrong sex or name lol. Im juicing vegetables, avoiding all refined sugar and really watching my nutrition. I keep a journal of all the questions I want ask my Dr each week I have chemo. I’m only on second round for stage 4 anal cancer treatment. I look at my patient portal blood results and question what I can do to help. In other words, be involved, read, question. I’m open with people and it’s amazing the support you get from strangers. Never give up! Sorry I get off topic but want to share how I look at my diagnosis. I feel positive. Also, a good cry help relieve stress, which is better than holding stress in

Lol chemo brain. I know, I know. I can laugh because you are definitely not alone there. Frustrating to know what you want to say but the word is lost. Even when someone else says it for you, you still say it. Lol Talk as much as you can, about anything you want to. For some people the pain of others is overwhelming, stressful and after a short time they will withdrawal into themselves till they find a way to escape. Sorry but I think you are stronger without the added pressure. 🙂 stay 💪 and remember breath in slow and deep, let out slow and relax.

Dating after cancer treatment brings unique challenges, but your worth and ability to find meaningful connection haven't changed. Many cancer survivors successfully build loving relationships when they're ready, and the right person will appreciate your strength and understand your journey. Consider connecting with other survivors who've navigated similar experiences, and remember that taking time to focus on your own healing and well-being is completely valid.