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Constantly worrying about cancer

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happiermummy · 27/01/2019 20:30

I just wanted to ask if anyone else has had this experience and how they are dealing with it? I am an ex- heavy smoker, stopped in 2011 when I was about 32. It took me years to stop and so many failed attempts and I was so proud of myself when I finally managed it. I went on to have two beautiful wonderful children who are still pre-school age.
Now as I am approaching 40, I constantly worry about developing lung cancer. I know I've stopped smoking, but I worry about all the years of smoking in the past and how much I have increased my risk.

Does anyone have any advice on this? Does anyone else feel like this? How do you cope?

OP posts:
Clastegra · 28/01/2019 09:28

The main thing is you have stopped now, which is fantastic, wish my DH would stop. Nothing can change your past , some cancers you may have an increased risk but you are healthy now, enjoy your time now, be proud of yourself for quitting. X

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