BY ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

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Readers Write

[Survivor guilt is a topic that is just now being explored in cancer patients and survivors. Did you experience any guilt after your diagnosis or treatment?]

FROM LAURA B: Yes, there is some guilt with being a survivor! I have lung cancer and have been responding to treatment for 10 years now. When other friends and family cannot be saved as I am, it's very hard to talk with those who have been left behind, especially when people say, "I wish that something like your meds were available to them." They are happy for you but still sad over their loss. It's hard to explain your feelings at that time. Was I given this extra time for a reason? Just luck? Best doctors? Who knows.

FROM BETTY H: I did not experience any guilt after my treatment for lymphoma. I come from a large family (six counting me) and was asked by a friend, "Do you not wonder why this happened to you?" My reply is "No. If it had to happen to a member of my family, I would rather it happen to me." I did six chemo treatments, lost my hair, was tired and have only recently been diagnosed as having lymphoma again. I'll do it all again if that is what is necessary, and I know that I will be OK.

Find more reader submissions in this issue's Readers Write.

QUESTION FOR NEXT ISSUE: Do you feel your family ever returned to "normal" after your treatment ended? If not, how has your normal changed? Please e-mail your response in 150 words or less to editor@curetoday.com.

Latest Blogs

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ELIZABETH WHITTINGTON

Marshall Ramsey has always used humor to help him get over the fear of cancer recurrence, something that stays with survivors even after the cancer is long gone. His remedy is H.O.P.E.: humor, opportunity to serve, physical well-being and education. [MORE]

Chemotherapy shortage: A symptom of a bigger problem

DEBU TRIPATHY, MD

You may have heard about the chemotherapy shortage over the past few weeks whereby the supply of certain drugs is limited and even causing some infusion centers to reschedule appointments or change treatment plans... [MORE]

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The National Cancer Institute estimates over a third of survivors develop significant levels of distress linked to their cancer experiences. And while psychosocial interventions may help alleviate that distress, many survivors are unable to access or find the appropriate tools for assistance... [MORE]

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Latest Message Board Discussions

Bone Marrow Transplant

Posted by Bryanz
Hello, my name is Bryan, and I am new to this group. I am looking for anyone who has undergone a bone morrow transplant due to cancer. I have testicular cancer that came back after having three cycles of BEP chemo 6 months ago. I've read a lot about the transplant but I would like to hear from someone who has been there and done that. Keep up the good fight and be strong. Bryan in Las Vegas. [MORE]

DFSP

Posted by DFSP Girl
In Summer 2010 I was diagnosed with this very rare sarcoma. DFSP stands for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. I have a variant called DFSP-FS... [MORE]

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