Hi to everyone
My name is natalie and this is the first time on here. Im now 40 years old with 3 children and was diagnosed in august 2010 with secondary in the lungs.
My main concern is that im not going to see my children grow up and have children of their own. My children have been told from the start what is happening we have been honest and up front .
I want to know if there is someone out there can tell me how long has a person survived.
thanks
Nat
Hi Nat
I am also living with Stage 4 breast cancer and the operative word is LIVING!
There are general statistics as to survival rates BUT they are based on outdated data, outdated treatment options and include all women regardless of their overall health.
Stage 4 breast cancer can be managed and controlled for many years, even decades and is often looked on as a chronic disease.
What treatments are you on?
What does your Oncologist say when you ask this question?
There are many women who have been diagnosed with spread to the lungs who have become NED (No Evidence of the Disease) after intensive treatment and others who have remained stable (no progression) with their treatment.
With love
Joy K
