Best friend told me her breast cancer has metastasised

Hi, my best friend told me yesterday that her breast cancer has metastasised she has tumours In both eyes she won't know more until full CT scan and eye/brain MRI she doesn't know if it has progressed beyond stage two, best case scenario is stage two. She seems to be taking it pretty well so far but I know the breast cancer and mastectomy hit her really hard, mental health depression , anxiety, alcohol her mum passed with cancer not long before her diagnosis. I'm really worried about her. I told her I was sorry, I was there if she ever needs to talk but I feel pretty useless. 

  • Welcome to the forum 5tu4rty_B0y.

    I just came across your post and wanted to let you know how sorry I am to hear that your best friend's cancer has metastasised. 

    This must have been very difficult news to receive but I'm glad to hear she's ok at the moment and that you're doing all you can to support her. I know it may not seem like it, but just knowing that you are there for her when she needs you will mean the world to your friend.

    So many of our members know how tough it is to be in this position though, so you are not alone 5tu4rty_B0y, and I'm sure it won't be long until some of them stop by to offer their support and advice.

    I do hope this advice we have for family, friends and caregivers will prove useful but if you'd like to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very easy to talk to and will do all they can to help and reassure you at this time.

    We're thinking of you 5tu4rty_B0y and wishing your friend all the very best with her scans.

    Best wishes to you both,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator