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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Re the mets in my spine: L3 was just about ready to collapse due to the tumour, necessitating the urgency for surgery. L2, L3, L4 were fused together with a bar and screws and bone graft to shore up the almost collapsed L3. The radiotherapy was amazing for the pain and now 10 years later there has been no further spread in my bones. I have little discomfort in the area but if some activity causes a little discomfort some heat helps and for this I have an electric pad that I use, I rarely need painkillers.
My biggest concern now is my liver but chemo so far is keeping it under control. I didn't mention the wonderful support group I am involved in where our group meets once a week via teleconferencing or in the room for 1 1/4 hours. Women throughout Queensland with metastatic breast cancer are eligible to join. This is so helpful being able share our knowledge and experiences in this group as well as the camaraderie we share and has also been a huge part of my/our coping skills.
Love and hugs,
Maggie