Just been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in the lungs, had all the scans ect and done the hardest bit of telling my kids and family and friends, meeting with the oncology team tomorrow, just wondering if anyone else has secondary cancer, any info or tips, thanks for reading x
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am sorry to see you finding us and so sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer.
I see you have been on this journey before and you now have a second battle but talking with others on the same road can help.
As my cancer journey was rather different but I see you have already joined our Breast, secondary cancer forum. This is the place to connect with people who understand the journey you are on. You can ask the folks questions about tests, treatments and what to expect during the months ahead.
Follow the link above and you can either go to the 'Start a Discussion' tab just under the main group name. Set up your own Discussion and introduce yourself to the group - you could just copy an paste what you have in this first post. You can also have a look through the various threads by going into the ‘Discussions’ section.
You may find our various Macmillan Support Line Services to be helpful - call them on 0808 808 00 00 This free service covers Emotional Support, Practical Information. Clinical Information, Financial Support and Work Guidance mostly open 8.00 to 8.00 but check the link.
We also have our ‘Ask an Expert’. section where you can post questions to our mostly Volunteer Experts but please allow 2 working days to get a reply.
Talking to people face to face can help a lot so check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support Groups in your area or a Maggie’s Centre as these folks are amazing.
All the very best.
