Hi,
I’m new to posting so just finding my way around. Having no history of breast cancer I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer which has spread to the lungs in May. This was after I had a chronic cough for over two months and thought I should get it checked out. I’ve recently been put on ribociclib and letrozole but still coming to terms with the shock. Life has changed very quickly and I’m scared.
Hi LovedbyArchiedog and a very warm welcome to the Community but sorry to hear about your secondary BC diagnoses.
Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' cancer journey can help a lot. (I have a completely different cancer).
This New to Community area is like our reception desk where we look to try and direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support. The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms)....... but I can see that you have already joined our dedicated Secondary Breast Cancer support group. This will be a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect in with the group please click on the link below……..
(You may want to have a look at our Lung, secondary cancer group as well)
…… then once the group page opens you can introduce yourself by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [ + ] in the top right of the group page.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
You may find it helpful to call the Macmillan Support Line 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 3 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 and give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
Hi LovedbyArchiedog you will find your way round I am sure......
As for me........ 25 years in living and being treated for a rare (8 in a million) incurable type of Lymphoma and 10 years out from being treated simutainlesy for a second more aggressive Lymphoma....... turned 68 last Nov and doing great.
Always around if you need help.
So pleased you’re doing great, that’s really wonderful to hear 
Thanks........ and well done getting your post up in the Secondary BC Group - all the very very best ((hugs))
