Seeking Advice on Coping and Staying Positive Post-Treatment

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Hi everyone,

I’m new here and just finished my treatment recently. It feels surreal to be done with it, but I’m finding it a little tough to transition back to ‘normal’ life. There’s a lot of lingering anxiety, and some days it’s hard to stay positive.

Have been through this- Coping with breast cancer emotionally | Breast Cancer Now which quite useful.

I was wondering how you all managed to cope after treatment? What helped you stay positive or feel more in control? Any tips for keeping the mind and body healthy post-treatment would be so appreciated.

I am using Power BI to monitor all the information (Data) from when I first diagnosed it to the final treatment. Basically data of complete treatment. And as per this Power BI architecture article, how can I segregate it.

Thanks in advance! :blush:

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Hi smillee

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Hi smillee,

Thanks for posting.

Many people are surprised at how emotional they feel when their treatment finishes, and it’s understandable that you feel anxious.

For many people, it’s not always ‘back to normal’ when they finish hospital treatment for primary breast cancer and as you say that transition and adapting to life after treatment can be quite difficult. Coping with the shock of a diagnosis, treatment and side effects, and worries about recurrence can make it difficult to readjust to everyday life again.

You may be interested in our Moving Forward resources that are for people like yourself who have had a diagnosis of primary breast cancer and have come to the end of their main hospital treatment within the last 2 years. They include our Moving Forward booklet and Moving Forward courses.

Through supportive, open conversations in a safe, confidential space, you’ll connect with people who understand. You’ll also find the tools you need to feel more empowered, confident and in control to begin to move forward with your life.

You can attend Moving Forward either at our face-to-face course or take part by joining online. Find a course near you or register for an online course via the links above or call us on 03457 077 1893.

We also offer a range of other free supportive services for anyone who has had a diagnosis of breast cancer which you may be interested in. They include face to face and online courses and events.

You may find our information about coping emotionally with breast cancer helpful. Some people find talking therapies, such as counselling, helpful after treatment. You can talk to your breast care nurse, treatment team or GP about what support tis available locally, if you feel this would be helpful. Macmillan Cancer Support also offer free counselling sessions for anyone affected by cancer.

Do call our helpline if you would like to talk this through or have any further questions. The helpline team have time to listen, talk things through and signpost you to more support and information if necessary. Your call will be confidential, and the number is free from UK landlines and all mobile networks. The number is 0808 800 6000. If you have hearing or speech difficulties prefix our number with 18001 and the call will go through Relay UK. Our helpline has access to telephone interpreters if language translation is required.

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Best wishes

Sonia

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