Why Don't I Want to Celebrate After Cancer Treatment? All You Need to Know
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- After completing cancer treatment, not everyone is ready to celebrate. In this insightful video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explores the complex emotions that many individuals face post-treatment. This video addresses why feelings like relief, fear, and uncertainty coexist, and aims to provide guidance on managing this.
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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Challenges of Celebrating
3:19 How to Manage and Cope
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That's how I feel the entire time. Fear that of long term affects and fear for this to come back. I don't wish this on anyone.
Right
Exactly
Living with the constant fear of long-term effects and recurrence is incredibly challenging. It's okay to feel this fear; you're not alone in these feelings.
LET US ALL BE POSITIVE AND STAY STRONG FOR CANCER IS NEVER ENDING , NO MATTER WHAT EVER TREATMENT WE PATIENT GO THROUGH !!!
Staying positive is indeed powerful, though it's not always easy. Cancer treatment can be a long and challenging journey, and maintaining a sense of hope and strength is crucial.
When I finished radiation they tried to give me some hokey piece of paper that looked like a graduation from preschool thing. I said um no, you can keep that. I have not celebrated since my active treatment ended. I am plagued with chemo induced peripheral neuropathy that has nearly taken my ability to walk away from me. I havent been able to drive for 6 yrs, lost my independence. I have lots of adhesions from the surgery, and the parts I had radiation feel like an over cooked microwaved chicken. My body cant regulate body temperature any more . Had I known my life would be like this before I started treatment, I would have said NO to all of it. There is some fear of recurrence, but I know this, if it does come back, I will NOT let them do any more damage to my body. Sorry this is so dark. But these are my feelings. I have both chemo and radiation regret. Oh and feeling like I am 84 when I am 67 is no fun, they say that chemo ages you about 17 yrs. I can attest to that. I forgot to mention the lymphedema in my chest, arm, hand on the that got treatment. Very painful and also a permanent condition. :( 😟
I feel the same way, every word. Started therapy recently
I feel so much older too after treatments…
I did a lot of research, my cancer was slow-growing type, chemo doesn't really affect slow-dividing cells, I said...no. Radiation, well, I had positive margins so I agreed and was awful as I figured it would be. I had lovely radiation tech/nurse whoever they are, I gave them a gift on my last day, that felt right, but no celebration for me with my fried skin. Now a year later, I am paying for an MRI because of the strange cancer location (between my breasts, doing mamogram isn't going to show anything just like it never did to find the original tumor). If the MRI is good then, maybe a feel a BIT of relief but that is IT. And thanks for speaking up about the whole body temp regualtion thing (for me, also hot flashes and I am NOT doing hormone blockers, too many awful side effects for me). I am lucky because I feel somewhat back to normal but still feel a lot pain/discomfort from surgical scar tissue or whatever is going on in there. If it recurs, sure, would do lumpectomy and MAYBE radiation but still no to chemo and hormone blockers. Am 60, my one and only daughter is 35, if it's my time, it's my time...
@@erbiumfiberI agree, I stopped those awful hormone blockers, so much pain and debilitating. Just sort of controlling the pain this year, not all but better than was
Your feelings are deeply valid, and it's completely understandable to not feel like celebrating given the challenging and lasting side effects you've faced. You can share anything with us. Thank you for sharing your experience with our community as it might help others feel less alone in their own journeys.
I feel this way every day. Every moment feels the same. My husband is upbeat and trying to say how well I handled this cancer. How do I get more happy? I don’t want to feel this way but sometimes the fear of reoccurrence will happen. I’m going to sign up for a support group where there are like people that understand what I’ve been through. My husband tells me I worry too much. Geez!
Feeling this way every day sounds incredibly tough. It's completely natural to have fears about recurrence, even when those around you, like your husband, are trying to stay positive. Your husband is likely filled with the wish and hope that you'll truly be okay and that your cancer is behind you. It's great that you're considering joining a support group-being with people who truly understand your experience can make a big difference. Sometimes, just knowing that others feel the same way can help ease that constant worry.
Thank you for allowing me to feel the way I do. I’ve been afraid to voice my feelings. People think that because on the outside I look on the outside, I should be fine. It’s not like that.
Pain has definitely aged me. ❤
Your feelings are valid, and it's important to express and self-validate them. You highlight something so important, that external appearances don't always reflect internal struggles. Thank you for sharing your experience with our Yerbba community.
It doesn't feel like it will ever be over. It's been a year since my lumpectomy. Now I'm getting one year checkups and am anxious. I did hit the gong at the end off radiation, though, because the daily trip to the cancer centre was exhausting.
Thanks for writing. The mix of relief and anxiety with each milestone is common. The daily trips to the cancer center can be exhausting, so ringing the bell at the end of radiation was a well-deserved moment of relief. Your feelings are completely valid, and taking it one step at a time is perfectly okay.
I found the lump while showering. It was the start of the journey, as you well know. Celebrate at the end of treatment? I couldn't figure out why. . . Diagnosis - done, Consult - done, Plan - done, Surgery - done, Chemo - done, Radiation - done. Ring the bell - WHY? All treatment was done BUT I felt that I was abandoning myself. I was now doing absolutely nothing to treat or stave off future episodes. It is a sad and lonely feeling. They do not tell you about the clash of emotions. All is well now, but at the time was no where near bell ringing excitement.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Discovering cancer on your own must have felt incredibly lonely and overwhelming. You're absolutely right to question how a simple act of ringing a bell can symbolize such a complex and intense journey.
Interesting insight in this topic which I always thought to be strange. Now I understand why. In Germany, these bells are not common and I didn't miss it. My fight is over soon, just cancelled chemo. Feeling too weak and lacking all hope. Love and hugs to all cancer sisters, and of course to Dr. Griggs! Beate
No bell ringing at UNMH, just a piece of paper signed by staff. No celebration by friends or family, very empty.
There are no bells in Romania either…did not miss such a thing, my ocologist just said to me that it was great I did not gave up and finished all 16 rounds of chemo…those were good words for me, but for sure no celebration
Alles Gute Beate und viel Kraft in deinem Kampf ❤❤❤
No bells in TW either, a very pragmatic country. I finished a couple of days before Christmas, gave my incredibly lovely technician staff a bag with different Christmas treats in them (enough to share as it was a large center and had different people over the 6 weeks, but all fantastic). I just walked out and was happy it was over before Christmas (not a holiday here and getting radiation Christmas Eve or Christmas Day would have been grim).
Sending you lots of love as always, Beate.
You always hit the nail right on the head. Exactly. For some reason I did not feel happy. I felt like I was in limbo. Feeling better now though. Thank you for these videos.
Limbo is such an uncomfortable place to be. Thank you for sharing how these videos have been helpful to you.
Thank you so much for this video. Cancer is never over. Currently stage 4.
In people with Stage IV disease, the bell can sound hollow.
Thank you. This describes my experience perfectly. Just completed treatment excluding letrazole first of March. The anti climatic feeling left me feeling almost like I didnt want to continue with medications and follow ups (which seem endless)
It's common to feel like there's nothing to celebrate with more treatment ahead. The endlessness of it can indeed be hard.Recognizing your resilience in facing each step can be a quiet, personal victory. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Yes, the treatment and all of the appointments is like a full time job!
Two months after my final chemo I had an appointment to go and renew my passport in person...but was still bald, so wore my best turban. When I found out I was to keep my turban on for the photograph I was really chuffed! That trip,to London and subsequent trips with that new passport have felt like celebrations ever since!
What a wonderful story! It's amazing how small moments can turn into celebrations. We're glad that this experience brought you joy and that your travels with your new passport continue to be special moments of happiness.
I feel the same with my friends say " now you get back to normal "
I answered NO thats not the way it works
Not feeling close to my gf as I once did!
You explained this so elegently!
I didn't ring the bell either. Still having immunotherapy every 8 weeks for 2 years!
My support group is awesome!
Thank you for validating my feelings!
Another thought...for me, it was so difficult to be happy when you feel like crap, are dizzy, can't eat, have diarrhea, have awful anxiety, can't sleep, can't even stand being in your own body!! Felt that way for six months.
Navigating the shift back to what many call 'normal' is rarely straightforward. It's insightful to hear how you manage expectations and find support in your community. Validating your feelings is important, and it’s good to see you have a supportive group around you.
I am so glad that I found you. Last year I went through Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Treatments, still doing Immunotherapy…one more to do…I have been feeling so extremely exhausted and aching so bad, and couldn’t figure out why, the CT Scan shows the Cancer is gone…thank God. I should be feeling great and celebrating…I don’t have the energy to do much of anything. I have had to get a cleaning lady, which helps. One of the harder things for me has been the lack of compassion and understanding from friends, siblings, and even my own grown adult children. It’s as if they think I’m healed , so get on with it…thank you for letting me vent here.
We're so glad you found our channel. It’s completely understandable to feel exhausted and achy after such intensive treatments, even when the cancer is gone. Come back anytime to vent. We're always here. Thank you for sharing your experience, and remember, it’s okay to take the time you need to recover.
I told someone close to me the other day how exhausted I am from not sleeping and how sore my aching joints are and how disappointed I am at what I feel I have morphed into since treatment (an old woman).
Her response: ' what's going well for you?'.
I realise it's because she wants to see me feeling and being well, but it invalidated how I was feeling.
I sort of felt mortified at 'moaning'.
Not that I want to immerse myself in self pity but honestly I'm not feeling great and so many who know me just want me to be better now.
Yes, they want you to lie through the pain because it makes them uncomfortable.
@@librarian75 Yes, but also helpless to help you/us. I spend most of my energy trying to keep them in the dark as long as I can.
I get it completely!! Now I say exactly the way I feel...if friends ask how I am I could say " I'm feeling sorry for myself today" or " better today" Everday is different! I just want friends to validate me. The only people that do are my adult children. They have been great. I am blessed having them in my life!!
It's tough when your feelings seem minimized by those closest to you, especially when you're sharing your struggles and pain. It's understandable to feel let down when the response isn't as supportive as you need. It seems like we need room to clear out those difficult emotions and have them validated before we can turn to gratitude. And of course we can hold both gratitude and sadness, disappointment, etc. at the same time. Remember that your feelings are valid, and it's important to acknowledge them, even if others find it hard to understand.
Many thanks, Dr. Griggs, for this video! Very important topic as many think that once this bulk of treatment is finished, then that's it. What is actually over is the treatment according to existing medical protocol, it is not a guarantee that cancer won't come back. "No evidence of disease" is a fragile state, which we should do our outmost to maintain and many people just won't. My treatment except for letrozole will be finished this November and know what I will celebrate. I will celebrate getting my time back and not having treatment as full time job with all the monthly appointments, blood tests every 4 weeks, etc. and to get back to just regular checkups. I will certainly celebrate the end of 2 years being constantly more or less dizzy because of abemaciclib. Most of all, I will celebrate what I've been through and all the revelations that have changed me completely forever. It has been a tough journey I will try not to do again, I just wish my mom didn't die in the very beginning of it.
As a survivor also, I'm so sorry you lost a huge support during your treatment. I too was pretty much alone. My spouse went with me but didn't have much empathy. We need so much love during this process. He will never know the strength it took to trust the drs. I hope you stay well. I just lost him and grieving does not help the stress. My brain hasn't worked as well since I started all the inhibitors. God Bless you. This Dr. really helps me.
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your thoughts. Celebrating your regained time and the personal growth you've experienced through this challenging journey is deeply meaningful. Deepest sympathies over the loss of your mother. That has to make all of this so much harder.
Feeling the same, nothing to celebrate. Nearing the end of six months of chemo, surgery ahead. Cancer will always be a part of the rest of my life, treatment will be there as long as big pharma benefits from it, either through the collection of data to support their position or improvement of their bottom line. I feel worst for the nurses in the cancer center who have deluded themselves into thinking chemo cures all.. I appreciate their efforts in managing themselves through a very daunting job, the delusion is their protection.
This is an interesting thought. Yes, people who take care of people with cancer do believe in their field but know full well that chemotherapy and other treatments do not cure everything.
What helped me gain perspective is learning that out of total success of cancer treatment, medical treatment contributes only 10-15% and the rest is nutrition, lifestyle, exercise, stress/negativity management, etc. - what the "patient" is responsible for, not just sitting and receiving whatever is in current medical protocol. It's wrong to put all hopes on any part of medical treatment and think that pills or chemo/radio can cure cancer and eliminate all chances for recurrence, and to hold medical personnel fully accountable.
Very true..have asked people why people celebrate especially when dealing with cancer
It’s interesting to hear different perspectives on celebrating milestones. It's a deeply personal decision and varies widely among individuals.
I can never celebrate because I know there is a high chance of recurrence. I live life as well as I can but I’m never going back to the way I was before or say cancer is over.
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Agreed ❤
Living with the constant awareness of recurrence can indeed overshadow any desire to celebrate. It's important to acknowledge that these feelings are normal. Focusing on living your life as fully as possible is a testament to your resilience. Thank you for watching.
Yes, there is always risk of recurrence and it highly depends on us whether it comes back or not. Taking good care of ourselves and our health every day and encouraging ourselves to do it, and living every day with intention, awareness and gratitude is worth a daily celebration!
I didn't celebrate my medical treatment are done I want to wish only my Co breast cancer warrior being inspired of me to face the trial and focus also to her a medical treatment. I thanks to God 🙏 that I'm still alive and yo Continue my journey.
It's completely normal that you didn't feel like celebrating when treatment was done. Your focus on inspiring others with breast cancer is admirable. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Thank you, Dr.Griggs, for supporting breast cancer (health).
Thank you for supporting our channel! We appreciate you.
I was so sick at the end of chemo that I could barely walk. But I was so glad it was over. It has been a little over three weeks and I still can’t eat. Surgery in two weeks.
Recovery from chemo can be incredibly challenging, and it's understandable to struggle with side effects like loss of appetite. As you prepare for upcoming surgery, keep your medical team informed about this. We hope your upcoming surgery goes smoothly.
I appreciate your encouragement and understanding of what i feel..its been 14 years since 1st diagnosed with stage 3 lobular cancer, which requried bilateral mastectomies, dissection, addl chest wall surgery due to original surgery not being sufficient, not being able to stretch my arm due to tendon damage, chemotherapy resulting chemo burn effecting my arm and hand to this day..my hair not really growing back. I just recently finding an enlarged axillary lymph node in other arm which will be biopsied this week..and being so scared..Dr. Briggs , your gentle manner and voice has helped today for me to let go of my anger and cry..not because I'm sad, but because you understand. Thank you..
Your courage and resilience in the face of so many challenges are truly inspiring. It’s understandable to feel scared about the enlarged lymph node, but it’s good that you’re getting it checked. We’re here to support you, and we’re glad that our videos have brought you some comfort. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story.
I'm one year post chemo. My hair is not normal. I hurt all over. Im tired a lot and have trouble falling asleep at night. My coworkers and bosses think its all over and i should be like i was before cancer but im not. I tell them but they don't understand. Sometimes i question whether or not i'm glad it was found early when even after treatment i worry daily about recurrence and verzenio is very taxing on me.
Isn't it incredibly frustrating when others expect you to bounce back immediately after treatment? They wish so badly that you'll be okay and happy. The physical and emotional toll of cancer doesn't simply end with the conclusion of active treatment, and it's important for those around you to recognize that recovery is a complex, ongoing process. We appreciate you for sharing your experience with the Yerbba community.
At any time during the journey, you can or cannot celebrate. I haven’t celebrated yet, but I will eventually. Maybe at the ten year mark. I’ve just now managed to lose all the weight I gained and it’s been 5 years already. No one who was diagnosed with cancer when I was survived. All have passed. My two best friends, my dad, a parent from my kids PTA. That makes me incredibly sad. One day I’ll celebrate. Just not today.
Deciding when and how to celebrate-if at all-is deeply personal. It's touching to hear how you’ve faced profound losses yet hold onto the possibility of celebration in the future. Thank you for sharing.
Im finish 4 cycles of Ac chemo but continued treatment taxol every week 13 weeks when i celebrate but thanks god
Soon well finish my treatment
Congratulations on finishing your 4 cycles of AC chemotherapy! It’s wonderful to hear that you’re nearing the end of your treatment. Wishing you continued strength and a smooth journey ahead.
Thank you Dr Griggs for talking about this subject,…thank you (and all of you patients down below giving your experiences)for giving me the feeling I am a normal person and I am not the only one ..….Greetings from Croatia..😶
Thank you for your kind words, and greetings to you! We’re glad that our videos and the shared experiences from other patients have helped you feel understood and less alone.
At the end of it all, we had picked up a new client at work with a lot of problems that were, for me, quite engrossing so I was able to just not think about cancer for a change, which is what I wanted. I don't think of it as a "journey" or being a "survivor" or whatever, any more than I would think of being a survivor of braces or root canal on my teeth- highly unpleasant procedures I don't want to think about any more, period. Now it's a one year check, going to do a breast MRI because of the strange location BETWEEN by breasts and into the pectoral muscle (positive margin). If that is good then I may feel some temporary relief until the next tedious check and hopefully so busy with work and this random injured kitten that showed up at my apt building I just don't think about cancer. Don't even care if that is mentally healthy or unhealthy, I really don't, I feel more like myself just not thinking about it.
It's great that you found something at work to help distract you from thinking about cancer. Everyone handles their experience differently, and it’s perfectly okay if you don't see it as a "journey" or identify as a "survivor." Sometimes, staying busy and focusing on other things can be a relief. We hope your upcoming breast MRI brings you some peace of mind. Thanks for watching.
Thanks Doctor! 💕
Thank you for watching!
I gave the nursing and office staff in oncology a box of chocolates to celebrate the end of my 6 rounds of chemo! But after my Lumpectomy they found a 1 mm of cancer in one of the 3 Lymphnodes removed so now will have to have more Lymphnodes removed then more chemo but a different drug as when they took out the shrunk cancer it was supposed to be just scar tissue but mine still had cancer cells So looks like more Chemotherapy Hopefully i dont lose my hair again as it just started to grow back while on Targeted therapy By the way I have Triple positive breast cancer Estrogen and Estrogen positive and Her2 Positive I was diagnosed in September last year still having treatment Its going to take about a year as also have to have 3 rounds of radiation therapy and the extra chemo after my operation to remove more Lymphnodes. I was told i will most likely get Lymphodemia in my right arm.
Hoping and praying for your recovery Vanessa, I'm so sorry this has happened to you.
You have been trough a lot…who could celebrate? I had triple negative, 3 years ago, I am doing ok but I still can not celebrate like others do…I am still healing.wish you all the best, time will show you that things can get better, one day at a time, it was the only way for me.Time is a great healer
I'm so sorry for your pain. We all have it and please know that your thoughts and feelings are read and recognized by me and our fellow patients. You are not alone. ❤❤
@@mariaiosif741 i have tnbc too, currently in treatment, would love to know how to manage this mentally moving forward.
It's so disheartening to hear that after celebrating the end of your chemotherapy rounds, you're faced with even more treatment, and it sounds as if the treatment plan changed in response to more information. Wishing you the best as you move through this.
Thank you for this. I wish I’d seen this 5 months ago when I was crabby after my chemo was completed. It took me a while to understand some of the post-chemo-PTSD-like emotions I’ve been feeling. This wasn’t mentioned, but I think our healthcare system focuses more on what’s going wrong than what’s going right; the follow up appointments are more about watching for bad news than focusing on restoring health. I’ve been NED (no evidence of disease) for 11 months now, which should feel like good news every time I have the CTs, yet it’s “old news” and I find I resent the follow ups because they’re looking for bad news. I’ve been working on reframing my need for the CTs and follow up labs; I’ve decided to use the data to drive improvements in my health. For instance, the CTs have found fatty cysts in my liver and a partially collapsed lung. These are both incidental findings, not considered worthy of attention. But I’ll be watching these while I improve my diet and do some visceral mobilization techniques (which I’m trained in) to see if I can make improvements….some good news to look forward to hearing instead of old news or bad news. I will also be tracking my blood work for other signs of improved health markers (my oncologist may not be overly interested in this data, since most of my labs are in a normal range, but to me something that’s just barely in the normal range can probably use some help). That way I don’t resent the continued painful pokes to my crabby port site, and I have something to look forward to. My goal with this treatment is to emerge stronger and healthier than when I started this journey. No one mentioned it when I started this journey, but it’s the mind/mental game that’s the hardest part.
Dealing with the mental and emotional parts of cancer is often neglected, you're right. Having a lot of scans can bring up the crabby feelings more often. At some point, it is likely that scans can be discontinued.
And you are right that medical focuses on what is wrong rather than what is going well. Of course, when doctors ask people to talk about what is going well, the patient can then become crabby!
Please know how much I appreciate your channel. I may not have breast cancer (mine is a high grade serous endometrial cancer, HER2+) but I have found so many of your videos to be helpful and pertinent. I happen to be an oncology massage therapist (among other techniques) and I have shared your channel with many of my clients. Thank you for what you do!
I FEAR OF REOCCURANCE , MY RADIOLOGIST SAID 20 TO 25 PERCENT CHANCES ARE IT WILL COME.BACK .
SURGERY CHEMO RADIATION ALL DONE ..
The fear of recurrence is very real and can be overwhelming. These numbers can seem daunting, but remember that it also means there's a 75-80% chance of it not returning.
fighting ... celebration ... everything has become a show!!! too much pressure
We understand this.The pressure to constantly fight and celebrate every milestone can feel overwhelming and feel inauthentic. It's important to remember that everyone's journey is unique, and it's okay to take things at your own pace without feeling pressured to meet others' expectations. Thank you for sharing.
It's almost like you come out of it with PTSD, need plenty of counselling and understanding from others to ease us in some sense of life direction...
Coming out of treatment can indeed feel akin to experiencing PTSD. Thank you for sharing.
2 lumpectomies, 24 radiation treatments. 5 months later I felt “something “ in same breast…mammogram & ultrasound negative…..breast & muscles still sore….so afraid. Taking Anastrozole , & if I am 30-40 minutes late I panic. Are the Cancer cells multiplying? Tired &/try to be upbeat for 😮husband, family &/ friends……so fearful. I am robbed of a life. Always on my mind
It’s completely understandable to feel fearful and anxious after going through 2 lumpectomies and 24 radiation treatments especially when experiencing soreness and uncertainty. Taking anastrozole can add to the stress, especially if you’re worried about timing. It may be helpful to know that the exact timing of medications does not matter. In general, taking the medication at the same time of day (morning, afternoon, evening, bedtime) is good enough. The exact time on the clock is not critical.
It’s important to discuss these concerns with your oncologist to get reassurance and guidance. Your feelings are valid, and taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health.
Hello Doctor Greetings ! I was wondering Whether Drinking Jasmine Chinese Green tea 4 cups a day, would be beneficial for keeping the Cancer cell away for prolong period ??
Thankyou !!
There is no high quality evidence that jasmine tea will decrease the risk of recurrence, but it is unlikely that it will increase the risk either.
Don't worry to all of those gob smacking themselves at the thought. Their breast ( or any cancer ) is over. I'll try not to fall into sarcastic commentary. Think the most of us know our futures will be full of toxic drugs, the permanent after effects of Chemo therapy. The constant scans, & biopsies. Living in constant fear and anxiety. Friends and family who have deserted you for the fact you have cancer. Wish I could imirse myself in mindfulness. Put on my Polly Anna suit trapse about singing La La La La. Not me.
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It’s completely valid to feel this way, and it sounds like you've had a really tough time. Cancer, its treatment, and the aftermath are incredibly challenging, filled with constant scans, biopsies, and the emotional toll of fear and anxiety. Feeling isolated by friends and family only adds to the difficulty. It's important to find ways to cope that work for you, and know that your feelings are understood and valid.
"Should" is one of the most damaging words in the English language.
In all languages.during cancer treatments I learned that I should not do everything like before, I learned to say NO some times
"Should" can be a cudgel in many situations, you are right.
I've never felt that ringing a bell was appropriate. Needs to be done away with.
I didn't ring the bell...I have 2 more years of maintenance every 8 weeks..don't feel like celebrating !!!
For some, it's a moment of triumph. For others, it feels out of step with their feelings of ongoing struggle or uncertainty about the future. Your perspective adds to the important discussion about the various ways to recognize and honor the end of treatment.
when my chemo was finished, I did NOT ring any bell. I still have surgery, 6 weeks of radiation, 11 months of immunology. and then the fear of cancer coming back even after all of this. what's to celebrate? all my hair is gone. I'm so tired. still have diarrhea, sores in my mouth, rashes, neuropathy (?) my swollen feet make it difficult to walk, taste buds still not back....yada yada yada.
I hate the hair loss,it hurts to the core. I want to look feminine
Hai, side effect of chemotherapy, peripheral neuropathy can be cured?. Pls give anyone reply
@@mubeenavm93 you can check out if acupuncture works for you, it is now widely known to help.
Completing chemotherapy doesn't always feel like a victory, especially when you're facing further treatments and coping with ongoing side effects. It's understandable why you wouldn't feel like celebrating. We are sending you our support.
@@yerbba Thank you.