My pet scan report done in October 2017, after 1 year of completing Chemo is not cancer free all clear Scan. Some lumps are visible in my neck area .But as per my doctor it is not a cause for concern. At the same time it cannot be ignored and has to be monitored every three months.So my scans and sonographies will continue
As per my doc the lump may go by itself and as far as there is no change in the size of the lump there is nothing to worry.
If there is any change in dimension of the lump
then perhaps it will be a different story. So I go through sonography of the
neck and my pet scans as and when my doctor tells me to do which is almost once
in 3 months. I have almost become a permanent visitor of Hinduja hospital. So I
still have to listen to the clinking and clanking of CT machines a
At times i feel that a Damocles sword is hanging over my neck
but I can’t be always worrying and thinking as to when it will fall.
I know it's not the end of the road for this stupid cancer
journey. I'm not ignoring the facts.
So I continue going about my routine and believe
in living my life to the fullest
which gave me no time to think about myself or my
problems.
Cancer has a way of making you look at each day as “special.”
There is no time to hold grudges, and you begin to look at the “Big Picture.”
Things that used to bother you, no longer matter as much.
I continue with my regular tests and checkups as I go through life.
My advice to cancer survivors is that though you may be worried about your cancer coming back or possible late effects of treatment that can develop months or years later try not to get stressed thinking about this constantly.Take a deep breath and relax.
This is the first move you can make when panic hits you. There will be endless ideas, advice,some medical knowledge slung your way. Your deep breath will help you navigate the noise. Breathe and listen. Your breath has the enormous power to reduce stress.Learn yoga and do regular pranayam.
Try to take regular walks,get out of the house and commit to some form of exercise.It need not be with any fancy equipment.Your body needs to move and stay strong during and after treatment.Drink fresh vegetable juice.Juices are nutrient dense, hydrating and truly energizing
wrangle your stress.AS it is cancer treatment has taken a toll on the body
So manage the stress so it doesn’t disrupt your sleep and create more illness .Here again yoga is a great stress buster.Put your mind in creative hobbies.Last but not the least sleep well.
My advice to cancer survivors is that though you may be worried about your cancer coming back or possible late effects of treatment that can develop months or years later try not to get stressed thinking about this constantly.Take a deep breath and relax.
This is the first move you can make when panic hits you. There will be endless ideas, advice,some medical knowledge slung your way. Your deep breath will help you navigate the noise. Breathe and listen. Your breath has the enormous power to reduce stress.Learn yoga and do regular pranayam.
Try to take regular walks,get out of the house and commit to some form of exercise.It need not be with any fancy equipment.Your body needs to move and stay strong during and after treatment.Drink fresh vegetable juice.Juices are nutrient dense, hydrating and truly energizing
wrangle your stress.AS it is cancer treatment has taken a toll on the body
So manage the stress so it doesn’t disrupt your sleep and create more illness .Here again yoga is a great stress buster.Put your mind in creative hobbies.Last but not the least sleep well.
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