Just wanted to say Hi, I'm a bit slow to join. I was diagnosed 18months ago with secondary breast cancer with bone and lung mets. I'm on targeted therapy which seems to be holding it at bay for now . I'm very up and down with how I feel emotionally and physically but just taking each day as it comes. I have long term back problems and now also need a hip replacement which is really holding me back but I've been told due to the cancer it is very unlikely I will get a hip replacement. Now on the one hand if say I only have another 12 months on this planet but if there is the possibility of longer I'm going to become immobile due to the pain in my hip. I feel like screaming what is the point of taking drugs to keep me going if any other health conditions won't be treated.
Well that's me, don't get me wrong generally I'm very positive and don't want to be seen as a whinger but just had to let off steam.
HI I too am a positive person normally but yesterday I flipped and wanted to do a Forest Gump and just run and run as I feel I haven’t got time to wait around for the world to fix Covid problems. I totally get your anger and worry, I had breast cancer 9 years ago and last August was told it has come back as secondary in my bones more specifically in my sternum. Was told 4 to 5 years and I feel like I’m the hare and everyone else is the tortoise. Been for a two hour walk in the sunshine with a friend who listens has help calm my head along with Kalms, but only people like us know how it feels to life with a diagnosis. I would insist on that hip op, you’re worth it, you could beat all the odds and be on this planet another 10 years yet and quality of life is key.
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