New diagnosis metastatic breast cancer

Question

Hi,&nbsp;I'm all very new to this being diagnosed only 7 wks ago with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer (triple positive) which has spread to my bones. I am 51 with 2 children. I had only had my first mammogram 18 mths previous which was clear. I felt unwell at work &amp; went to hospital and they found it looking for something else. It has been such an overwhelming process. My family &amp; friends have been amazing but am feeling so very alone.&nbsp;

julez1958 · Answer

Himel51&nbsp;So sorry to hear your news but you have &nbsp;come &nbsp;to the right place. I suggest you ask to join the private group on here “ Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer” - if you need help &nbsp;joining call &nbsp;the BCNA helpline Monday to Friday.

cath62 · Answer

It is very overwhelming at the start of this mets diagnosis. I think it took me 6 months to feel less overwhelmed and anxious. There is hope and lots of treatments available. Where are you located, maybe there is a support group to join. Take it slow, one day at a time.&nbsp; Join the private group. People here totally understand. It is lonely because people around you who don't have this disease can't possibly understand but that's ok. Hopefully you have support around you with family and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;

arpie · Answer

So sorry to see you joining our select little group, mel51&nbsp; xx&nbsp; That initial diagnosis shock really mucks with your brain - and to be diagnosed with Mets straight up, is a double whammy&nbsp; xx&nbsp; &nbsp;As Cath62 has said - there are so many more treatment options available now with the newer ones like Immunotherapy changing lives ..... it is almost being treated as a 'chronic' illness now.&nbsp; I was chatting with a good buddy last week, diagnosed with mets 6 years ago - and she said that her Onc had told her that, further down the track, she will most likely die 'with it' - but not 'FROM IT'!&nbsp; &nbsp;We have members here who are 10+ years into a Mets diagnosis &amp; living full lives.&nbsp;Definitely join the private Mets Group (tho there is a bit of a glitch there just now, so maybe wait until next week, when hopefully it is fixed xx)&nbsp; where you can chat about other people's treatments &amp; diagnoses ... in total privacy.I hope your kids are going OK and that you have lots of support around you too xx.&nbsp; &nbsp; You might like to listen to Charlotte Tottman's podcasts on her own Breast Cancer story ... she is a specialist BC Counsellor and her podcasts are very easy to listen to and full of good tips on coping and moving ahead xxhttp://www.drcharlottetottman.com.au/my-podcast.htmlFeel free to jump onto this thread that will fill you in on a lot of info on the forum - and show some other areas that you might also like to check out xxA big welcome to all New Online Network Members ..... | Online NetworkTake care &amp; wishing you all the best

mel51 · Answer

Thanks Julez1958, will do that.

mel51 · Answer

Thanks Cath62, I'm such in the early stages, it's good to have reassurance from others who are further along &amp; have processed it more. I'll ask the breast care nurse about a local support group.