Hello. I am 50 and was diagnosed in Dec 2020 with Stage 4 terminal Her 2 Breast cancer with liver, lung and brain mestasteses. Radiotherapy, chemo and Steroids kept me going. Was put on Phesgo every 3 weeks and for the last 4 years have been living a bit in denial (apart from hospital appointments and Scans every 12 weeks) as reasonably healthy and well. I did lose my hair and my driving license (I hated loosing my car - that was the worst part!).
Still able to work full time in a job I loved, two kids, a wig and social circle. I was in denial
Roll to Jan this year and I got a shock. I was in severe back pain misdiagnosed as sciatica. I knew they were wrong and pushed for a second opinion. It was then confirmed that my cancer has spread to my spine. After 2 radiotherapy sessions and now monthly chemo. I need walking aids, I can walk short distances before needing to sit down.
Its hard, I have to look at changing my life (I live in a 3 storey town house) in so many ways, wheel chair, electric scooter, panic alarm (bungalow?) Having to face a change a bit overwhelmed and not managing to stay positive all the time. But Im trying.
Thanks for reading xxx
