When you get cancer twice or more

@"Summer Prevails" I don't think that you are the only one with this sitting in the background.  I'm concerned that with all of the side effects from treatment, how will I recognise something that I need to be worried about?  My sister's recurrence was unexpected and she was diagnosed at a much earlier stage than me so it's something that is always in the back of my mind.

I recently thought I had bone mets. Which I fortunately didn't . As I had Drs dismissing my worries but specialists at least taking me seriously, I just kept saying ...if its mets I just need to know so I can get onto appropriate treatment. I honestly think some days it would almost be a relief....then I could stop just fearing it and just get on with it. 

Naturally though I am grateful I remain NED and my heart hurts for those who aren't. I know it's a battle to remain positive when it returns. My sister who has now passed has showed me just how strong you can be living with meastatic cancer and I hope I have the same resilience she had shoukd that be my path. X

I’m sorry if this is a triggering question for anyone reading, it’s awful and grim and I feel bad asking. But I’m in a way trying to prepare myself for the day I get cancer again (if that’s how life plays out), I am curious about what on earth I would do? And how my family would respond? 

@Glynnis I’m so sorry you have had to go through this again. I know you must be a damn strong woman and I admire that. I hope your supports and loved ones are there for you. Were they shocked? Were they upset but more ‘ready’ to know how to help you? 

Hi @"Summer Prevails" I have just been rediagnosed with metastic breast cancer, myself and my family and friends are coping a lot better this time, seems easier to handle/accept if that makes sense, as I walkways say I change what it is or where it is I have to accept it and deal with it, that’s what 8m doing in the most positive way I know by being happy all the time hope that helps 😃