I just found out today
I had my first appointment with my oncologist this afternoon. I had had a PET scan and MRI earlier in the week. I received the results today that the cancer has metastasised. They found a spot on my s...
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Hi @charliegirl, so sorry you’ve joined us here but you are in the right place for support and help. I second everything julez1958 has said.
My oncologist said that Metastatic breast cancer is now treated as a chronic disease. I don’t want to diminish what you’re feeling because it is very scary to start with. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2022 and metastatic breast cancer in July last year. It’s a lot to take in.
My oncologist said that Metastatic breast cancer is now treated as a chronic disease. I don’t want to diminish what you’re feeling because it is very scary to start with. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2022 and metastatic breast cancer in July last year. It’s a lot to take in.
Try to have someone with you for appointments or take a notebook with you. Write questions as you think of them, then the answers under them. I still do this otherwise I forget something at every appointment.
Be gentle with yourself. Cry when you need to and look into all of the support that julez1958 mentioned. The cancer council also have help lines. Eventually you may find a support group in your area. It’s good to talk to other ladies who have experienced MBC.
I try to live in the present and really enjoy all those small moments we can tend to take for granted. It’s very difficult some days, but I find my days are better if I can do that.
Let us know how you go, ask lots of questions. There are so many different treatments but someone here will have experience with most of them.
Holding you in my thoughts, sending you hugs 🤗