Older Sister Stage 4

Hi my older sister was diagonised with BC while pregnant 5 years ago. She firstly was considered stage 2 and had chemo while pregant, radiation after the birth of my niece and breast removal. 

She had been on different chemos for length of time. However the cancer has spread to the back of her spine and fluid. She had a couple of spots on her liver. She starts a new round of radiation soon.

She is no longer to drive but still works as a travel agent which soon they are going to allow her for home. 

My biggest issue is that I live in another state. I always try and visit her when I can. I did consider moving back but thier is no work available near her and I’m still G home with my dad as his getting older. I guess I’m a way I feel guilty as I feel forgotten about. 

We just came back from overseas and spent 2 weeks  and that was amazing. 

Im just trying to take things a day at a time I guess I keep thinking about the future and what happens after wards. Her partner has been very supportive as they’ve been together as long as I’ve been alive. 

 

 

  • Hi Mzmichij and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    I'm sorry to hear that your sister's breast cancer has spread but I'm glad to hear she starts a new round of treatment soon.

    It can be tough living away from a family member that has been diagnosed with cancer and even thought you can't be with her as much as you would like to be at this time I'm sure your sister appreciates all you are doing to support her at this time.

    We have a few members on the forum who will understand how tough this situation can be and I have included a recent discussion for you to have a look at in case you would like to connect with others in a similar position.

    You're doing the right thing by taking things a day at a time, so stay with that approach if you can Mzmichij and know that we are here to help whenever we can.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator