Hi Bushey-Herts,

I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis.  I had breast cancer twelve years ago and now it has returned and have been diagnosed with mets in pelvis, spine and ribs in August 2024..  I have put weight on and in pain too.  I find the best thing for me is to try and keep active.  I actually feel better when I go out for a walk every day rather than just sitting down.  This works for me but I know that we are all different..  The oncologist said to try and stay positive as the mind is a powerful thing.  I do think keeping a daily routine and activity is very important.  I wish you luck and am here if you wish to talk x

Hi Leelaloo

Firstly, many thanks for replying to my message. 

I also had breast cancer 12 years ago and had a lumpectomy on my left breast. As mentioned, I was diagnosed with bone meta in pelvis and spine. 

However, I had only just started my treatment when I became very ill with bronchopneumonia and spent 3 weeks in hospital, coming home to have daily antibiotics intravenously. 

I’m back on my meds now but am finding daily life a struggle. The body aches and the severe hair loss being the hardest to deal with. 

I keep feeling so uncertain of the future and feel I have a death sentence which realistically, I do. I try very hard to be positive, but every couple of days I find myself on a downward spiral. 

Your diagnosis seems very similar to mine and for this you have my greatest sympathy. You have inspired me to be more active and start taking a daily walk, even though I may not feel up to it. 

This is a journey for which neither of us wish to take, but I hope we can encourage and help each other. 

wishing you well. 

Best wishes xx