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Do you ever stop thinking about cancer?
I am wondering if those of you who are further out in your treatment can comment on if you ever stop thinking about cancer and having cancer. I have not had a single day since my diagnosis when I have not thought about cancer, thought about having cancer, and most days read as much as I could about cancer and cancer treatment. Is this my new normal? Will cancer invade my life on a daily basis from now on? It isn't as if I am depressed or anything. It is just that I am surprised that I think about this diagnosis at least once per day even though on most days I feel good. Any thoughts or comments?
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age 60, postmenopausal
8/13 suspicious mammogram, left breast
9/13 core biopsy
9/13 dx invasive ductal carcinoma
9/12/13 lumpectomy with SNB, ER/PR/HER2 +, nodes negative, clear margins, 2 cm tumor, stage 1a, grade 2
10/21/13 port surgically implanted
10/28/13 first chemo today, TCH
3/3/14 Started H alone every three weeks
3/10/14 Started radiation
4/29/14 Completed radiation
10/28/14 Completed Herceptin
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