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Posted 12/10/2012 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
Next Monday I will be seeing my pulmonologist. I'll get xrays of my lungs to check for recurrence of lung cancer. I feel foolish worrying about this because I believe I'm cancer free...I just have cancer on my mind.

I wonder if once you have had cancer there is always a lingering thought about recurrence every time you are checked. Just started thinking about it again this morning and would hate to have it on my mind the whole week. I plan to stay as busy as possible having fun. What do you do to help anxiety?

hugs, Robin

 

Posted 12/10/2012 5:47 PM (GMT 0)
I don't personally have cancer but my dad does. I know when it's time for his checks I am very anxious for him. Cancer is just a scary thing because it can make you feel so powerless. Dad does lots of prayer. He says it helps him to just put it in Gods hands.
Personally, I try to just stay busy. I try to stay busy with friends and family. My friends know how anxious I can get and are wonderful at distracting me and cheering me up. I also do volunteer work to fill the hours. Our local humane society is always happy for an extra hand.
I will be praying for you. I know my dads oncologist has told him that his body knows itself well so it's a great thing if you feel cancer free.
Posted 12/10/2012 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
I suggest staying busy too Robin... Try to keep your mind occupied. Or try mindfulness. It really helps to keep your mind from wandering to things you would rather not talk about. I hope and pray that everything comes out okay!!!

Hugs, Karen
Posted 12/10/2012 8:47 PM (GMT 0)
I think it's only natural to have some apprehension but you can focus on other things to help you.  I try very hard not to stress over the unknown.  That will only make your body sicker.  Our minds can make us miserable with all the things it can conjure up.  Don't let that happen.  Remember....God does not give you the spirit of fear....but one of power, love, and a sound mind.  This scripture has gotten me through a lot of fearful situations and also helped me kick anxiety to the curb. 

 

So, with Christmas around the corner, what better time to keep you busy!  wink    Get out the Christmas carol CD, the wrapping paper, and get busy.  I sing and wrap and that keeps the dog away from me!  tongue

 

Sherrine

Posted 12/10/2012 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
As a cancer survivor I too feel anxious over every check up and it has been six years since I had surgery for stage one colo-rectal cancer that was removed by surgery with no follow up treatments. I will be having a check up colonoscopy in January.You can't help but be on the alert and maybe in a way that is good.

I agree with what Sherrine has said. I have also clung to that verse from Timothy. Especially that "sound mind" part!

I use relaxation techniques, meditation and prayer. Distraction in any form is great. This time of year taking in concerts and choirs, the beautiful Christmas music. I have a Christmas CD by Annie Lennox called A Christmas Cornucopia that is particularly lovely and soothing.

Wishing you all the very best. Your positive attitude has been an inspiration.

Freddygirl (Arleen)
Posted 12/11/2012 12:02 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you all :)

Today, I did keep busy...finished wrapping gifts and went to the post office to send them off. I did my deep breathing and meditation this afternoon while listening to one of my relaxation cd's...felt like I was at the beach. Talked to a few friends and planned some outings for this week...I'm keeping busy :)

"Lord help me remember that nothing is going to happen to me today that You and I can't handle."

Hugs, Robin
Posted 12/11/2012 6:23 AM (GMT 0)
Good for you, Robin. Keeping busy, I'm sure, helps. Getting those gifts sent off has to be a great feeling too (I haven't gotten that far yet.)

Sending thoughts and prayers for a clean bill of health. The fact that you feel good has to be a positive sign!

Debbie
Posted 12/11/2012 1:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Robin...just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and pray you get a clean bill of health.  You know you're my hero...right???

xxoo

Donna

Posted 12/11/2012 3:20 PM (GMT 0)
When I'm waiting for news/results, I find that it helps to distract myself with something that lets me escape reality for awhile, like a good book, a movie, or even window shopping at the mall.

Sending prayers for a cancer free check-up.
Posted 12/11/2012 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
Robin,

I'm sorry you are having these concerns, but I think it is very common. You are not foolish, you're HUMAN.

My DM was dx w/ breast cancer in '98, she had the surgery, did the chemo and radiation. She took the oral meds the rest of her life. Yet, each time she had an appt w/ the oncologist and they would send her for x-rays, that fear would return.

I took her for the appts w/ dr and any labs or procedures, so I knew how tense she was re the outcome. When she would get the report back from the dr of 'negative', we would both have a sigh of relief. She would also do things to distract herself, reading, wallking, hanging out w/ me and saying her rosary.

It is normal to worry, but you will find your balance in coping w/ these next few days. You are a very strong lady, we all know that. We are all praying for you to have a good visit, w/ the dr suitably impressed w/ your tremendous recovery. Then you should go out to lunch to celebrate!

God bless.  Alice.

Posted 12/11/2012 4:35 PM (GMT 0)
You all have been so supportive and I am grateful. You have been there time and time again to give me a needed boost. You truly are some very special angels.

I know that "what will be, will be...the future is not mine to see." I trust God knows what he is doing :)

Thanks again, my friends

hugs, Robin
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