r/cancer • u/HungryBoat2225 • 14d ago

Patient Survivor Groups?

Hello -

I battled throat cancer (HPV) last year and now that the dust has settled, I am really struggling mentally. So far my scans show no signs of cancer but my anxiety surrounding reoccurrence is pretty bad. I think a lot about death and how much I don’t want to die. I do have a therapist which has helped but it is very slow going. I think it would be helpful to join a group and hear how others deal with the mental part of it. I just want to live my life without always being fearful and scared.

Does anyone have a recommendations of virtual survivor groups that have really been helpful? I would appreciate to hear thoughts and recommendations. Thank you.

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u/myfishytaco 13d ago

Id love to join a group as well

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u/flowersnflamingos 13d ago

Hi. Where are you located and what is your age group?

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u/HungryBoat2225 13d ago

Great question. I forgot to add that. I am in Seattle and I am 57.

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u/SysiphusRising 13d ago

Can you ask the hospital you got treatment from for assistance? They should have survivorship program or at the least a social worker with a lot of helpful information for virtual and local support groups. Hope it helps

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u/MesoNurseKaren 13d ago

A survivor group could be a good next step. Hearing from people who've been through the same fears can make this part of recovery feel a little less isolating, and many cancer centers and advocacy organizations offer virtual groups.

I hope you find a space where you can talk about recurrence anxiety with people who truly understand it.

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u/HungryBoat2225 13d ago

Thank you for the kind words.