Hi I'm new .I was diagnosed January 2022 with stage 4 breast liver and bone cancer. I'm 60 and was originally given two years recently I have been told 2 years + .I am responding very well to treatment but cry a lot as two years isn't enough .family say I'm here for years yet but I'm scared it won't be.i have more bad days as in emotionally than good .anyone feel the same ? X
Hi TrudyAnn and a warm welcome to the Online Community but so sorry to hear about your diagnoses.
The cancer journey can be 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.
You see that the Community is divided into support groups (discussion rooms) and I do see that you gave already joined and post in our supportive Bone cancer support group and also joined our Breast cancer support group. These groups are safe places to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
You may also want to join our Living with incurable cancer - incurable patients
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.
Hi Trudy, good to hear you have had a few good days, all the very best with your CT x
