I am terribly afraid of developing breast cancer again?!
Question: I devoloped breast cancer at the age of 26. I am 32 years old now and I am terribly afraid of developing it again because everyone who i know who have had breast cancer before has always gotten it over again and I am also afraid that I am at risk for any other types of cancer as well. Do you feel that I am worried over nothing?
Answers: I devoloped breast cancer at the age of 26. I am 32 years old now and I am terribly afraid of developing it again because everyone who i know who have had breast cancer before has always gotten it over again and I am also afraid that I am at risk for any other types of cancer as well. Do you feel that I am worried over nothing?
i know how you feel my mother she had stomach cancer and then she had a you know what and she got it again and she well died I'm not trying to make you more frightened but just come done and just be aware relax i hope nothing bad happens PS. i feel sorry about for you.
pray about it.
have faith you won't.
ok I wanna start off by sayin.. that no matter how hard you pray, it's not gonna increase or decrease the chances of you getting it again.
Your perfectly fine to have this feeling. Fear is one of the biggest emotions humans have, ecspecially if it is over something that has happened to you before and could happen again.
Just as an example of my fear. I was driving down the highway about 3 months ago goin about 70 mph, and all the sudden my front right tire just exploded... I managed to get over an luckfully no one was hurt, but every time I drive my car on the highway now I always get worried every time I hit a bump, or the car gets a little shakey.
The best way to get over this is to just try not to worry about it so much.. make sure you go to the doctor at least once a month and get a breast exam, so that you can at least be prepared if it ever does happen again...
No matter how much you worry there is always gonna be the chance that it does show up again. But as long as you are getting checked often, then there will at least be a way to help prevent it.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago. My oncologist suggested that I consider genetic screening, where they check to see if you have a certain gene which may predispose you to be more likely to develop breast or ovarian cancer. You may want to discuss this with your oncologist to see if it is an option for you. If you had the gene, you would know to be very vigilant with your check-ups, and if you do not, then it might help you feel a bit of relief.
I have my mamogram annually, and see my oncologist as recommended. I believe that I will remain cancer free, but I also know that it is important to keep an eye on things.
Try to be positive that you will enjoy a long life, but do not neglect your check-ups.
pray!!
Well pray only if you believe in that sort of false sense security. Your fears are not uncommon. We have no control over tomorrow, but what we can control is prevention. First, you know to perform monthly or even more often breast exams. You know to follow up with your doctor and guessing by your age they will probably start to or already have started to perform mammograms. You must contact your provider if you see, feel or notice any changes in your breast health. If you feel any lumps, bumps, redness, scaly nipples, dimpled areas, shape changes, nipple discharge etc. you would contact your provider. But, please the hosptial that you recieved treatment at should have education and brochures for cancer survivor groups and breast ca groups. Good luck,