Beyond Chemotherapy: Coping with Recurrence Anxiety

10/12 chemos are DONE!
With the end in sight, I'm not jumping up and down.

One part of cancer treatment you don't hear about is after it's done. Granted, I have six weeks of radiation coming up in September and Herceptin infusions until May. I'm not done by any means, BUT...

You're so busy when diagnosed, you have appointments out the wazoo, and you are in survival mode. Doctors and nurses have eyes on you, and that is a comfort. The problem is when a treatment ends, anxiety about cancer returning begins.

The Road Ahead

When a treatment ends, you're assumed to be happy and ready to move on. The fear, the worry doesn't just turn off like a light though. It will be something I carry permanently which I have to learn to live with.

I've got my strategies ready to go, but I know another tough (mental) road is ahead. Your prayers and love are helping me through. Keep them coming if you can. 🩷

Author & Pink Sis: Erin Gaul

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