I have just read in your profile introduction that you have been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. I am so sorry to hear you have been feeling so lonely since the diagnosis. You have been through a lot this year and a cancer diagnosis can leave us feeling isolated as so many members of this community will know.
I just wanted you to know though that you are definitely not alone here on Cancer Chat and there are many others who will understand the feelings you describe. Sometimes it is hard to talk to our loved ones, friends or family about the impact a cancer diagnosis can have and I hope that you have a good support network around you especially as it can't be easy having to also look after 4 children who have very different ages and needs.
Here on the forum you will be surrounded with people who do understand those feelings of loneliness you describe and I will let them some of our members come and say hello and share their story with you.
Hi Laura I know what you mean about feeling lonely, it can be very isolating. I also have stage 4 secondary breast cancer with extensive bone mets. It's like really nobody knows what it feels like or what you are going through. I had another MRI yesterday and was thinking this is my life now, scans, medication, hospital appointments, blood tests and pain. But life has to go on and yes it is hard but I am determined to enjoy my life. My husband and I have just got back from Iceland and it was amazing. All our plans have changed but we have made new ones. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone.
