Maxine
I have one more chemo treatment for secondary cancer which Was found just after Christmas on my 5 year anniversary of being cancer free so was very upset about it. My treatment has been almost side ef...
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Hi Maxine,
Getting that secondary diagnosis is an awful shock. I had reached 10 years following mastectomy, chemo, radiotherapy and Tamoxifen. Thought I was free and clear. Mets in my spine necessitated immediate surgery followed by 10 treatments of radiotherapy, Tamoxifen again for 6 yrs. I got on with life, went back to work and made the most of each day. My next diagnosis 6 years late was in my liver followed by a variety of chemo treatments. I have now been on regular chemo for 4 years and although at times the tiredness limits me, I have been able to do most things I want to do.
My journey is now 21 years long and learning to live with the diagnosis of secondaries took a long time but I have discovered talents that I never knew I had and embracing those together with the support of my husband and family and very close friends has helped me to come to terms with it.
Hang in there, look for things that will help to take your mind off the diagnosis and gradually you will learn to cope with it.
All the best, lots of hugs and good thoughts go your way.
Maggie