Hello and thanks for posting

I'm sorry to read about your situation, and can appreciate that this is a scary time for you.

Unfortunately as no one here is involved in your clinical care it is difficult for us  to comment too much into your current situation and what all this may mean for you. The best thing to do is to speak with your specialist doctor or nurse if you have one to talk this through and gain a greater understanding of what the future, long and short term may look like for you. 

We have a section about secondary brain cancer on our website so do take a look. I'm afraid as everyone is different it is difficult for anyone to predict how these brain metastases (mets) may affect you or the symptoms they may cause in the future. It will depend on the size of them, how fast they grow and how they may respond to any treatment.

You may find it helpful to know that Maggie's centres provides a variety of support for people affected by cancer. The cancer care map also lists local support services. 

I’m not sure if you are being supported at home by a community palliative care team, often they are known as Macmillan nurses. They are experts in advising on cancer symptoms and can also provide emotional support to you . If you don't have a palliative care team involved in your care, you could ask your GP or hospital team to refer you.

I hope this reply is of some use. Give us a ring if you would like to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Celene