Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Cancer Support

Irishonly

(3,344 posts)

7. I am not sure what you mean about by the fever

Reply to norhdral (Reply #6)

Mon Jun 18, 2012, 10:45 PM

Jun 2012

Even after 13 years I still hold my breath when I any kind of cancer screening tests. I had breast cancer and uterine cancer runs in my family. I am not sure I breathe freely until the results come in. For me, the thought of cancer isn't the first thought in my mind but it is always there.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

8 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Does the fear ever stop? [View all] unreadierLizard Jun 2012 OP

Your friend is lucky to have... YvonneCa Jun 2012 #1

Thank you for your post. It does help :) n/t unreadierLizard Jun 2012 #2

You are welcome. Good luck to you and... YvonneCa Jun 2012 #3

It is completely normal to be afraid. Some people are so afraid they sinkingfeeling Jun 2012 #4

Fear is very normal with a cancer diagnosis Irishonly Jun 2012 #5

Fever norhdral Jun 2012 #6

I am not sure what you mean about by the fever Irishonly Jun 2012 #7

The fear changes and morphs but no, that fear never really takes a hike tavalon Jul 2012 #8