hi everyone i have just been diagnosed with metastastic secondary breast cancer in liver.it 10years on from grade 3 breast cancer and left mastectomy.im 78yrs old and live alone ,having lost my darling husband of 51yrs (suddenly) 3yrs ago. needless to say im terrified as my husband was my rock first time.im seeing oncologist o 10th nov /and im trying to stay positive. is anyone going through the same
Hellio Aurora I’m very sorry you are going through this again but without your husband to support you this time which must be very hard. Do you have family or friends nearby you can turn to?
Treatments have moved on so much in the last 10 years since you were first diagnosed and people can now live good lives for many years, more like a chronic condition.
There is a secondary breast cancer group on this site you can join in addition to this group where you should find more people in a similar situation to you.
If you want to chat to someone there’s also the Macmillan helpline and the Breast Cancer Now helpline who offer emotional support and their nurses are also able to help with diagnosis and treatment queries too. You can also ask to join their telephone buddy service (which I use). Its really good to chat to someone who understands!
Best wishes xx
Hello i am not going through the same am currently having treatment for triple negative breast cancer. But I just wanted to say how sorry i am about your husband and for your secondary diagnosis im sure you will get some other ladies in a similar situation with their support . Xx
thank you mummy bear,i wish you all the best on your journey.be kind to xx
Hi Aurora7
Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in your liver.
Wishing you the best of luck with your treatment.
Best wishes
Daisy53
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