On this Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, we acknowledge that Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) is treatable but incurable.
Katie shares what she wants others to know about living with MBC and h...
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Sadly, up to 30% of those diagnosed with early Breast Cancer, with good surgery results & no lymph node involvement .... may go on to develop Metastatic Cancer.
But the GOOD NEWS is that 70% DON'T!
More research is needed to be able to 'predict' who may be susceptible to developing Stage 4/Terminal Breast Cancer, as only about 5% of donated funds, currently goes towards this research.
No-one knows who (or why) some will progress to Stage 4 Breast Cancer ..... Just be aware that it 'may' happen.
Everyone needs to remain vigilant to any changes in aches & pains that you are experiencing, anything 'untoward' with your recovery - whether 2-3 years after your surgery - or 5-10 years - even 10-20 years after your treatment has finished .....
You should also have bone density tests at regular intervals ....
IF IN DOUBT, GET CHECKED OUT!
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