Hi, I have just been diagnosed as having secondary Bone Cancer in skull, spine, ribs and pelvis. I have had all the tests and will see the consultant tomorrow to see what my treatment plan will be. It is a bit of a shock as I had Breast Cancer over 20 years ago (I am 62 now) and it was a stage 1 grade 1 cancer that had spread to 6 of my lymph nodes and after chemo and radiotherapy was given the all clear..... was also confidently told it was unllikely to return.
To say I am terrified is an understatment and have convinced myself I am going to die which I know is ridiculous and they have caught it in the early stages as it was found in a routine CT scan for my left lung which was damaged all those years ago as a result of the radiotherapy. It wasn't there in June 24 but it was in Dec 24.
I have also just started a new job as a care manager for the elderly so how do I tell my new boss I will need time of for treatment as I cannot afford to not work.
My husband is really supportive but he is dealing with his own cancer diagnosis in his osophegus which is also in the early stages.
How do people remain positive????
Hello polgarath
I am Brian one of the Community Champions here at Macmillan. I have just noticed your post has gone unanswered. I can't give you a full answer myself as I have a different cancer but by me replying your post will be "bumped up" to the top of the group and I hope seen an replied to by other members of the group.
I do hope your meeting with your consultant went well and you now have a treatment plan going forward.
As to employment, you are protected by legislation so you do need to inform your employer of your diagnosis.. For more advice on this if you contact the Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 (between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday) you can speak to an employment specialist. Citizens Advice can also give you advice on this subject too.
Best wishes - Brian.
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