Hi
I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, about 10 years ago, was cleared, then got non-invasive bladder cancer, clear nearly 7 years.
However, just over a year ago unexpectedly, I was diagnosed with Breast metastasis, cancer related to this has spread to spine bones, but also the liver.
I was put on new treatment but was sick on it. I won't know more until I see my oncologist this week.
Took me months and months to cope. I took Ill-health retirement from work. My husband is very supportive, family and friends. Sometimes I'm OK, sometimes I'm down. I am finally receiving counselling.
I don't drink, don't smoke. (Thought of Adam Ant song just then) I feel it is my fault somehow.
I feel tired. Feel low at times. Just feel that my life has been stolen.
Hi Ladyfoxxp and a warm welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your diagnoses.
A cancer journey is such a stressful and challenging time but you have done the right thing in reaching out to a place where you can ask questions and getting support from others who are on the ‘exact’ same cancer journey.
The Community is divided into support groups (discussion rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our supportive Breast, secondary cancer support group. This is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the (Bold) Group Link I have created above. Once the group page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using) and you are ready to go. You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
The Macmillan Support Line is open from 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 where you can talk with someone about specific cancer and practical information, get emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just connect with a listening ear.
We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
We also have our Telephone Buddy Service where you can be matched with someone who understands what you're going through, and they'll give you a weekly call.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing and aim to give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. I lost my mother and several relatives to cancer. I will remember those three lines at the end of your post.
I will try not to worry and achieve what I can and try enjoy the things that I like and time with family and friends.
It is easy to blame one's self and dwell on the past. I must deal now.
Thanks again.
Sadly, it is bad news They cannot treat me anymore. Big shock! Husband is devastated. I have a few months. Trying to keep painting. Legs swelling due to cancer. Have met friends, they have come round. Me and my husband have plans to do.
Walking difficult.Got electric chair comin today. Family too.
Sorry just bad...
Sorry to hear your news Ladyfoxxp this is such a hard time for you all.
You may want to consider joining and introducing yourself to our very supportive Living with incurable cancer - incurable patients only support group…… these folks understand and are living the journey you are on.
Do remember that the Macmillan Support Line is open from 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00 where you can talk with someone about specific challenges, practical information, get emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just connect with a listening ear. We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Supportive ((hugs))
