Hi everyone
3 weeks ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic Breast cancer, it has spread to my bones, lungs and nodes. I have been poorly for most of the year and trying to understand what was wrong. To say I am shocked to the core with my diagnosis is an understatement. My oncologist / Breast surgeon are confident they can treat this and I started oral chemotherapy two weeks ago with monthly injections. I think I am still in shock and would really like to talk to others that are in a similar situation as I don’t know what to expect.
Can anyone recommend the best group to join?
thanks
Hi and welcome to the online community a place where we really don't like to see new people joining as it only means that they've received some devastating news about their health but we are glad you have found us and felt able to reach out to us and tell us about the journey that brought you to us tonight.
You asked for the best group to join and I would like to invite you initially to join our very friendly and active Breast cancer forum group and introduce yourself to the other members who are all very supportive of each other and give each other lots of advice about coping with this diagnosis.
To join the group, click on the green Breast cancer forum when the home page opens click on Join this group and you are good to go to start a new discussion or join in with an existing one and you'll soon be one of the gang.
You might want to go back to your profile page and tell us all a little more about you and your journey and this avoids you having to repeat everything over and over again.
If there is anything you need to know just give a shout out someone always has the answer you are looking for.
I hope you enjoy being part of the online community and look forward to seeing you as a regular contributor in the near future.
Ian
Thank you Ian, I will update my profile and join the breast cancer group as suggested.
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