Hi,
I had breast cancer back in2019, (T2N0 ductal Carcinoma) everything seemed to be fine after, but in the last year I started feeling tired and run down, passed it off as age and being a single mum to a 5yr old.
Yesterday I got the worst call, the cancer has spread to my spine, and most likely my lungs. I don't know anymore as I won't have an appointment until next week.
I am feeling very scared and lost. And. I am so worried about the future for my kiddo.
Reaching out as I don't know what else to do.
Hi LoveheartDragon and welcome to the Macmillan Community but I am so sorry to hear about your diagnoses and the worries you are dealing with. This can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from others who are dealing with the ‘exact same' cancer type can help a lot.
The Community is actually divided into dedicated Cancer Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend you consider joining and posting in our dedicated Breast cancer and Breast, secondary cancer support groups. These groups are safe places to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect with a group click on this links Breast cancer and/or Breast, secondary cancer then once the groups page opens click on “Click to Join” when the black banner appears or “Join” under “Group Tools” (this all depends on the device you are using)
When you are ready you can introduce yourself by clicking “+new” or “+” in the top right next to the group title.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post…… you can also scroll through other members posts and click “Reply” to get involved.
It’s a challenging time for you so you may want to use the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
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.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
