Afraid??? How do I do it??

[twinz529]

I know it may be stupid but I can't bring myself to pick up the phone & make my follow up appointment. I'm a 37 yr old mom of 3 & I was diagnosed w/ the early stages of breast cancer in Nov of 07. I had piles of mammos, tests, & surgery. It was the worst 3 months of my life. I was constantly scared,nervous,depressed, & worried. I know I need to stay on top of it but I just can't go back to that mindset. How do you get the strength to keep up the appointments & accept that this is your life now?????????

[lhughes]

Sweetie, you just do.  The alternative is MUCH worse.

And remember, the BEST part of doc visits....telling them "you are fine!".  Make sure you get your follow-up tests to ensure that you are indeed "fine!".

It's better to go into a doc office with no problem than to have a problem.  Either way, you must go and get checked out.  I'm actually starting to enjoy my appts...although this last one, I think I infected my doc and his nurse with hand-foot-mouth disease.  Apparently it was during the "infectious" stage of this virus.  OOPS!  

Yes, it's tiring sometimes to have to go, it gets annoying that there seem to be so many, but it does get better over time.  And eventually, it's all routine, and that's what you are hoping for...boring, dull, routine.

[japdip]

Congrats! I had a feeling that  might work and thanks to your friend too.

[twinz529]

Hi,Ladies Thank You SOOOO Much for your ideas......I really liked the idea of a friend making the call for me..She made it today & it's wierd but I felt some of the pressure come off of me..I guess I just feel so good right now I don;t want to hurt....But I have beat the odds so far by doing early prevention & it would be silly now to not continue keeping myself on the right path...Thanks again ladies & You are in my thoughts & wishes...As always we are in this together .......

[ancientrose]

Hi...when my doc got my results back I could not call for the results or to make that appt to come in to discuss it. Then I had a moment and I grabbed it. But I am just beginning this journey and can only speculate how it will progress for me mentally and emotionally. I think the advice to have a friend or relative do it is a wonderful idea and perhaps they can come along as well.  My mastectomy is next week and it is still surreal.

[japdip]

Please don't take this the wrong way as I'm being very serious but how about having a relative or close friend make your appointment for you? I've made dental appointments for friends before (at their request); they were perfectly willing to go once the appnt. was made but just couldn't get past that first step.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It is understandable that you might be going through a lot of emotional turmoil at this moment. But you need to follow up with your doctor regularly - for your close ones, your family and friends and most importantly for yourself.

You need to understand that the strength to face it is already there with you - you just have to gather it and use it.

Are you on any medications currently? How are you doing now? Have you been doing your self breast examinations regularly?

Let us know for when have you scheduled your appointment and post s about how the appointment goes.

Regards.

[traceyz]

Hi There,

I am a 40 year old women that was just diagnosed with breast cancer a week ago. So I know first hand how you feel. I would suggest you make the call to begin what ever treatments the doctors have for you as soon as possible. I think you answered your own question. You said this is your life NOW! Key word being NOW. This will not be your life always. This to shall pass and the sooner you get on with things the sooner you get past it and on with life.

Make the call because when you do you are 1 day closer to total wellness for yourself and your family.

Take Care,
Tracey