Had breast cancer diagnosed dec2015. Had skin sparing mastectomy & deip flap reconstruction in feb 2016. Found out last September due to back pain, the cancer has spread to my spine & lymph nodes. Have son 12 yrs & daughter 9yrs. Love to talk to fellow sufferers!
Hi
Sorry to hear that you've been diagnosed with secondaries and have had to join the roller coaster for the second time!
There are quite a few of us on this forum (and in the Awake thread) and there is also a dedicated forum for secondary BC, although it's not as busy as the main site!
I was diagnosed with primary BC in 2013 and had mastectomy, chemo and radiotherapy. I was rediagnosed in June 2017 in lungs and bones after having a cough for several months. Just before Christmas this year, they found spread to the brain as well. I'm happy to chat with you, either on here or via message if you prefer, and I'm sure that others will be along to share their experiences too!
Big hugs to you and your family...
Thankyou Cathy, sorry to hear you are going through it too.xx
Hi I’m so sorry to hear of your diagnosis it’s a never ending rollercoaster and your children are so young, it’s so unfair. I have secondary breast cancer that has spread to my liver. I had mastectomy and reconstruction in June 2019 and now have target drug therapy every 3 weeks to control it. It’s the unknown that scares me. I have 2 children a daughter aged 19 and a son aged 17. I’m happy to talk and support if I can.
Hi
Weeblemum
can i ask was it the cough that took you to get yourself checked out
please advise
thnx
Hi , I just saw your post and wanted to let you know that Weeblemum isn’t around to reply to your question!
She sadly passed away! If you start another thread with a general question, I’m sure someone will be able to help you!
Take Care. Sal xxxx
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