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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...
Hi Mel, I'm also newly diagnosed and de novo with widespread bone metastasis. 😕 . It's such a shock, I just have a sore shoulder It doesn't matter how many times I tell myself I have stage 4 cancer, it isn't sinking in. Or it comes in waves of panic. Hopefully we can connect with other people through these forums so we don't feel so alone. I feel like no one is going to really understand unless they have faced the same diagnoses. Have you started treatment yet? Seen a specialist? My first appointment is in 10 days ( and counting) I have so many unknowns at this point.
Hoping you get lots of love and support and find coping mechanisms that work for you
Hi there I’m sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis - I’m also recently diagnosed with triple negative inflammatory breast cancer with stage 4 bony Mets in hip and neck of femur - I’m also adjusting to this new normal for me and my family/ friends - it’s turned my world upside down !!!
Hi glasskat,
I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. To be diagnosed with breast cancer + mets at the same time is so incredibly overwhelming. Your whole world just stops & it's impossible to process. I am 3 wks into treatment now & do feel better. But initially it was such a long waiting game of appointments, scans & tests. After my first week of treatment, my bone pain has already gone. I'm lucky to have a great network of friends & family. I hope you are getting lots of support too. I wish you all the best with your upcoming appointments & all the best with your treatment xx
So sorry to you’ve received a diagnosisglasskat I can imagine the shock you might be experiencing.
Hope the next few days are manageable as you wait to go through the diagnosis and next steps with your doctors. For me staying measured during the period of uncertainty was something I found very challenging but I bounced back once a plan was made with the treating oncologist and surgeon.
There will be a lot of folks here with a diagnosis similar to yours but in the meantime I’m jumping in to send a warm virtual message of support.
