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tricia keegan · 07-28-2014, 04:45 PM

I don't think we ever fully forget we had cancer and we are survivors and need to stay in tune with our bodies for any new pain or symptoms, however It really doesn't cloud my days and most times if I think of it its only to feel so glad I I spent almost two years in treatments and very blessed that I'm still doing well. I do also feel sad when I see others who have passed that had a better prognosis than I did and wish we knew more about this disease..however to answer your question, it does get better and cancer will eventually take a back seat in your life but to forget it would be a mistake so be aware but don't allow it to control you would be my advice.

07-28-2014, 04:45 PM	#7
tricia keegan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,463	Re: Do you ever stop thinking about cancer? I don't think we ever fully forget we had cancer and we are survivors and need to stay in tune with our bodies for any new pain or symptoms, however It really doesn't cloud my days and most times if I think of it its only to feel so glad I I spent almost two years in treatments and very blessed that I'm still doing well. I do also feel sad when I see others who have passed that had a better prognosis than I did and wish we knew more about this disease..however to answer your question, it does get better and cancer will eventually take a back seat in your life but to forget it would be a mistake so be aware but don't allow it to control you would be my advice. __________________ Tricia Dx July '05 IDC 1.9cm Triple positive 3/9 nodes positive A/C X 4 ..Taxol/Herceptin x 12 wks then herceptin 1 yr Rads x 36 ..oophorectomy August '06 Currently taking Arimidex.. June 2011 osteopenia/ zometa x1 yearly- stopped Zometa 2015 as Dexa show normal bone density. Stopped Arimidex July 2014- Restarted Arimidex 2015 for a further two years on the advice of my Onc. 2014 Normal Dexa scan 2018 Mammo all clear, still NED!