Anyone struggle to move on?

[Laurelin]

I had flu in April 2025. It turned into bronchitis. A few weeks later I was diagnosed with uterine cancer. I had surgery a few days after I had finally stopped coughing. Was recovering from surgery when they recommended radiation. The radiation was supposed tu be easy but it really hit me hard. I'm still very tired. Anyway now I have the flu again. I have done my best to get strong but at this moment I'm really, really discouraged. I know this is a bad flu but I've spent the better part of 4 days in bed and I'm just limp. My chance of cancer reoccurance is pretty low and I feel like I should be happy but I've got nothing.

It's a long explanation but has anyone else struggled after treatment? I'm not bouncing back...

[questionseverything]

1. You have been sick for over ten months, you have a right to be tired!

I hope you have a good support system to build you back up 🆙

[Laurelin]

3. Thank you, i do

My poor husband has had a lot to deal with.

[questionseverything]

8. I'm sure he thinks he is very lucky that you're still with him

Love, time and chicken broth is what you need, as you physically feel better the mental “better “ will return ❤️

[riversedge]

2. I wish you wellness. From your story--it seems like your body got hit

pretty hard. Radiation is so hard on a sick body. But I am glad your prognosis seems to be pretty good. Take care.

[Laurelin]

5. Thank you

For the wishes and the reassurance

[RockCreek]

4. Radiation is not always easy

I have known people it hit very hard.
And your immune system has been getting hit after hit.
Long term survivor here, btw.
I think what you are experiencing is, unfortunately, normal.
The "bounce back" experiences get over-hyped to a point that it can feel bad if you aren't one of the very lucky ones.

[Laurelin]

6. Thank you

It is comforting to know you're a long time survivor! Maybe there will be real life again.

[RockCreek]

10. It will come

Please feel free to DM if you'd like to talk more. At any time.

[Laurelin]

15. You are so kind!

Thank you!

[deRien]

7. It's also the time of

year when it's cold, dark and wintry outside. Be kind to yourself... give yourself the gift of time to heal physically and mentally... watch for the crocus and daffodils that will be springing up out of the earth soon...

[Laurelin]

9. I can't wait!

Thank you for the encouragement

[mwmisses4289]

11. Yes.

After my diagnosis of endometrial cancer in Sept 2019, it felt like it took me forever to feel better again.
Take it slow, be kind to yourself, rest on days when you need it, have no qualms telling the rest of the world to eff off and leave you alone if you need it.
Sending a 🫂 your way.

[Laurelin]

13. Thank you

And congratulations. It's been 6 years. I hope they made the difficult recovery worthwhile!

[sinkingfeeling]

12. Oh yes. I had my Stage IV throat cancer surgery 17years ago this week.

I have had loss of jaw bone, repeated blistering, inability to chew and swallow, and my neck skin still peels about every 6 months. To say nothing of my tongue not being able to prounce Spanish words.
Radiation is the gift that keeps on giving.
I was very depressed about my condition after treatment for around a year. It was embarrassing to attempt to eat and to have to sip water every few minutes in order to speak.
Gradually things improved. Took a long time, So.just hang in there. Find a support group and attend meetings if you can. I found other survivors understand best and know how to help.

[Laurelin]

14. That sounds so difficult!

I am so glad you made it through. And happy that it was 17 years ago and you improved. Thank you for sharing.

[SheltieLover]

16. Healing vibes on the way to you

[Laurelin]

17. Thank you

I'm very grateful for healing vibes. My lab says she loves shelties too. ( I do love your screen name)

[SheltieLover]

18. Hugs to you and your Lab

I don't have any Shelties now, but I sure enjoyed the years I had with them in the past.