How to cope
Hi I was diagnosed with metastatic breastcancer ER positive in late January. I get injections every month for hormones and take a tablet everyday. I am on Letrozole, gosserelin and denosumab. I was...
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Gerry2 I am so sorry to read of your diagnosis xx. It is a really tough call. Many of us 'look & feel well' at the time of diagnosis ... and if you are fit as well, it will help you as you talk to your Onc about what treatments will suit you.
With immunotherapy & other treatments available now - some Stage 4 cancers are almost being treated as a 'chronic condition' .... I have friends who are 8+ years into their diagnosis (some with minimal treatment) and we have members here who have passed the 10+ year mark.
Please read my post down the bottom of this thread ... consider joining the Private Mets group, where you can chat with others with the same diagnosis xx
take care & all the best with your appt tomorrow with your Onc. Consider recording it on your phone, as it is almost impossible to remember everything that has been said at the time xx
I did record the meeting which was very helpful. My oncologist was surprised but delighted as she said there is so much information and often useful bits of information gets lost as so much is covered.
Thank you for your excellent tip! xx