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casgirl123
8 years agoMember
Will I see my girls grow up
only finished my treatment in November. Chemo and radiotherapy as preventative treatment after successful lumpectomy that had spread to 2 lymph nodes. Now on holidays in Queensland and after a freak accident at Movie World that hurt my ribs I had a CT scan to check for damage I have received the devastating news that I have 8 - 10 tumours in my lungs! I can't help but assume the worst. How long will I realistically have before I die?
39 Replies
- KeelyBMemberFeeling for you.
My experience has been that it is possible to have good quantity and quality of life post MBC diagnosis. When I was diagnosed, at 36yo, I had mets to 75% of my liver, many bones including my spine, pelvis & femur, a spot in my lung and a lesion in my brain. Initial prognosis was 2 weeks - 2 months. That was 6 years and 2 months ago, so maintain your hope! Best of luck with your appointments and make sure to surround yourself with a great medical team who understand your goal is to see your children grow up. Thinking of you. - AnonymousNot applicableThe user and all related content has been deleted.
- Lmc1310MemberMy thoughts are with you casgirl123
- brightspaceMemberHi casgirl123 sorry that you had had this appear.
Its early days yet til the treatment is finetuned
I have scattered mets to lungs still ok ..my treatment is for hormone positive bc
Until you have nodule/ tumour biopsed its a waiting game
Keep in contact
Bright in hope - TennilleMemberI too have recently been diagnosed with mets to liver and bones after 6 years clear. I am also a single mum who still has very young children. I have some down days (especially right before a scan) but mostly since I plan to be around to see my kids reach adulthood I try to be as positive as I can. Hang in there. Never give up the fight. We are all in this together .
- angg66MemberHi @casgirl123. Sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with mets in the lungs. I too have mets. Mine are in the liver, bones & lymph nodes in my chest. So I understand how devastated you must be right now. I was crying for a few weeks after my diagnosis. But then I met with my oncologist & we discussed the options. There are many different treatments now for metastatic breast cancer. Some ladies on this site have had mets for 10 years. I've had it for 5 years. Big hugs to you. Ange xxx
- onemargieMemberFucking hate cliches but the accident has been a blessing in a way. Especially since I’m assuming you’ve had no other symptoms that would indicate you had any issues?. It’s enough you’ve been through chemo and now this, it must be hard to get your head around for sure. Talk to your team regarding your treatment options take it one day at a time. There are some lovelies on the forum who have been through the same thing and can give you the advice you need Biggest hug. Margie xxx
- Brenda5MemberIt's rather an unknown thing of how long you have as some cancers are overly aggressive and some are quite compliant with treatments. With time and treatment your oncologist would be able to give you a more informed answer.
As well as treatment by oncology ask your doctor about turmeric golden paste, golden milk and cannabis oil. They may help a bit.
Just put your faith in your doctors to do what they are paid for and you just live your life as best you can and cherish your family. You may find you are remarkably adaptable to an adjusted lifestyle with treatment and things aren't quite as dark as they seem atm. <3 - SisterMember@casgirl123 I can only echo what others have said - treatments are so much better and since the tumours have been found, your medical team can work with it. I can't offer any advice just that my thoughts are with you and your family.
- primekMemberMy thoughts are with you, I can only imagine how Earth shattering this is. Treatment for mets has come a long way be mindful of this. If stabilised and tumors shrink who knows how long they will just stay the same. We have ladies here 10 years plus with metsatic bc. We are all hoping we will be reading of you being one if them. Kath x