Thank you for sharing your experience. It sounds like you’ve been through such a difficult time, especially ending up in hospital with a double chest infection. I’m glad you listened to your body and sought help when you knew something wasn’t right.
I smiled when I read your “just sit down moments” – that’s such an accurate way of describing fatigue. It’s encouraging to hear that you’re back at work and adapting to the changes, even with the sore joints and feet.
I’ve recently been diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer that’s spread to my liver and pelvis, and I’m about to start treatment. Reading stories like yours reminds me that although treatment can be incredibly tough, people do find ways to carry on living and enjoying life.
Wishing you continued healing and many happy years ahead. Thank you for giving hope to those of us who are just starting this journey. 
Hi Hope2026
It does take some time to recover from treatment. Even though you only had 2 cycles of chemo, it’s quite a knock and the chest infection will also have taken its toll. I hope the fatigue, soreness and weakness resolve with time and that you can carry on cherishing your time.
Emma12 , I am sorry to hear you have secondary cancer and are about to start treatment. I see you have joined our secondary cancer forum. Many of us survive well with secondary cancer as treatments have advanced so much in recent years. I have secondary tnbc, my spread was also to my liver. Wishing you all the best for your treatment.
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