@Not_good_63_57 - I am so sorry you've had a run in with an unsympathetic Onc ...... my first Onc was similar - I got the impression that I was wasting his time, as my condition wasn't 'serious enough' to warrant his attention! On one of my appts he asked "What are you here for?" Well, I would have thought that was totally bloody obvious as it was all in my notes (which he hadn't bothered to look at!!) So I swapped to a lovely lady Onc who is very good with me.
I think you have a pretty good understanding of your issue, tho unsure why the ‘no surgery’ if it is still in the breast. Make sure you ask the Breast Care Nurse and/or your next Onc for an easy to understand explanation.
I have 3 friends who are in the same boat. All are late 60s or early 70s & have been diagnosed with bone mets in the last 18 months. All have been told it is inoperable and that they will be on tablets forever. They were also told that altho technically, it is 'terminal' - that theirs is 'slow growing' and will be treated more as a 'chronic condition' and that symptoms will be treated as they occur. Just make sure you tell them if you notice any changes anywhere in your body!
All the best for your ongoing treatment - good that you can go local. I hope your next Onc is better than the first one.
Just get out there and do whatever you like, to have the best life you can xx There are no rules. Just do what is right for you - and that includes having fun! xx
