Fear of Breast Cancer - Cancer: Breast Message Board

CAACat · 05-04-2003, 03:12 PM

I have a horrible fear of getting breast cancer. I've tried mental health "professionals" and they just say don't worry. Breast cancer support groups say they don't provide support to the uninflicted. My doctors say don't worry. Am I the only one with this fear?

shelby1234 · 05-05-2003, 09:20 AM

You are not the only one with fears of cancer, i too always feared uterine cancer because i had to great grandmoms that died of it at a very young age and i heard horror stories about it, but you have to realize with breat cancer you can do your own exams once a month and also we have so many early detection screenings now that if someone gets it, it really can be treated in most cases. I would just suggest for you to do your exams and try to relax alittle.
God Bless

CAACat · 05-06-2003, 01:20 PM

Thank you for replying Shelby. I'm not certain where to get the strength to deal with this breast cancer fear. Everyone says it comes from within. What a lonely road. Anyway, thanks again for your attention.

Mocha1 · 05-09-2003, 11:16 AM

I also have this fear of breast cancer. I've felt this way since I was about 12, I just can't get the thought out of my head.

Sister · 05-10-2003, 02:38 PM

I, too, have a terrible fear of breast cancer, especially since an in-law of mine only has one year to live because of it. 18 years of mammograms didn't see it. She found a lump 3 months after her last mammogram, and now she's dying. I don't see what is wrong with having your breasts removed after the age of 55. They are only milk glands. It's not like they are needed. Just the opposite: no more mammograms, biopsies, panic attacks about lumps, and ESPECIALLY, NO MORE F E A R !!! I'm not too worried about uterine or ovary cancer, because it is much more rare, and the tests of finding uterine cancer early are excellent. What do you think about what I just said??? Am I wrong to want to live flat-chested but with no fear??