De novo Mets

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It's everywhere, all through my spine, left shoulder , should blade, breast bone, hips and both femurs. Some of them are big .&nbsp; In February I was blissfully happy with my husband , backpack hiking in Tasmanian mountain wilderness for our 1st year anniversary. I just had an annoying sore shoulder and what I thought was normal menopausal aches.The tumour in my boob is tiny, I can't even feel it now I know where it is. It wasn't picked up in mamograms. My blood test are normal. I don't feel sick other than waves of panic. I'm not angry, just terribly terribly sad .&nbsp;Biopsy says it's a HR+ PR+ Her -. The nurses telle that's good and slow growing, lol, tell that to my skeleton!I'm finding it hard to be positive given the extent of the spread. Still waiting to see a specialist and start treatment. My doctor has said no running, cycling or hiking and that I'm&nbsp; lucky I haven't broken my arm&nbsp; or back. I literally don't know what to do with myself. It's like I have to give up&nbsp; my "core" personality&nbsp;

cranky_granny · Answer

&nbsp;http://www.drcharlottetottman.com.au/my-podcast.htmlAlso, Raelene Boyle's ... Raelene was diagnosed at the same time that Lyn Swinburne (the founder of BCNA) was first starting her support for women with breast cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;https://www.bcna.org.au/resource-hub/podcasts/upfront-about-breast-cancer/upfront-about-breast-cancer/episode-21-raelene-boyle-on-pulling-herself-out-of-the-darkness/Also, jump onto this thread to read a bit about the forum &amp; some useful links ...A big welcome to all New Online Network Members ..... | Online Network&nbsp;

cath62 · Answer

Having mets means redefining everything. It is difficult because not only do we have to get use to the diagnosis , treatment, people's reactions, our own emotions etc, we also have to recalibrate every single aspect of our life. It is a massive change. Go gently. Get counselling if you need that. Ask for help if you need it. We are all here to support you.