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