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Treatment Anxiety
Friends,
I will finish my year long treatment today with the final infusion of herceptin. However, I feel a little conflicted; glad to have reached the end of the treatment journey but nervous about losing my “security blanket.” I feel blessed to have reached this juncture in battle against cancer, but not sure how to deal with the demons that still seem to haunt me. I’m afraid that without the drugs, cancer will return. I know that I am being a little paranoid. Is this a normal reaction? Any advice on how best to deal with my anxiety in the coming weeks/months? Are there any books or articles you might suggest? Thanks for being such a wonderful support for all of the people who deal with cancer in general, and Her-2 in particular.
Brenda
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Diagnosed 3/08 at age 57
1.1cm tumor, ER-PR-, Her2 3+(rt side)
Grade 2
Node negative
clean margins
Stage 1
lumpectomy 4/08
Mammocite Radiation 4/08
Will begin TCH Chemo 5/08
TCH 3 week cycle for 6 cycles
Herceptin alone for 18 more treatments on a 3 week cycle
Total chemo 12 months
Neulasta 24 hours after each cycle
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