Hello J.H.

I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis this week. I'm sure that it was difficult news to hear. It's good to hear that you're trying to keep a positive mindset about things. That will most definitely stand you in good stead for the future but please be kind to yourself and know that it's OK to "emotionally collapse" from time to time. It's a perfectly normal part of processing the information that you've been giving and coming to terms with things. I'm sure those around you will be there to offer you the love, support, and help that you need. 

We do have some information about treatment options for secondary breast cancer that you may find useful to read through. 

We have a number of ladies here on the forum living with stage 4 breast cancer and hopefully, some of them will post to say Hello! soon. I'm going to tag in our lovely [@mare]‍ who has been living for a good number of years with this diagnosis. I'm sure she will pop along to say hello and share some of her experience, advice, and support with you. 

If you've not already had a look at the Breast Cancer Now website I'd strongly encourage you to check out their pages. They have a whole section of information and links to support groups and events for younger women diagnosed with breast cancer. There is a link on their page to a fantastic online support group called the Younger Breast Cancer Network and I know that you'll be able to connect with others who are in the same/similar circumstances to yourself through that group.

They also offer a service called Someone Like Me where they can put you in touch with a trained volunteer who has experience with breast cancer. 

Here at Cancer Research UK, we have a team of nurses available at the end of the phone to offer any advice, information, and support that they can. Please do give them a call. They are a great source of information and will be very happy to help in any way they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

I hope I've not overloaded you with too much information! There's a lot of support available out there for you J.H. The journey may feel overwhelming and daunting at times but keep talking to those around you; your friends and family, your oncology team, those here on Cancer Chat, and other support forums who are on the same path. You're not alone. 

Sending my very best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator 

Hello J.H.

I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis this week. I'm sure that it was difficult news to hear. It's good to hear that you're trying to keep a positive mindset about things. That will most definitely stand you in good stead for the future but please be kind to yourself and know that it's OK to "emotionally collapse" from time to time. It's a perfectly normal part of processing the information that you've been giving and coming to terms with things. I'm sure those around you will be there to offer you the love, support, and help that you need. 

We do have some information about treatment options for secondary breast cancer that you may find useful to read through. 

We have a number of ladies here on the forum living with stage 4 breast cancer and hopefully, some of them will post to say Hello! soon. I'm going to tag in our lovely [@mare]‍ who has been living for a good number of years with this diagnosis. I'm sure she will pop along to say hello and share some of her experience, advice, and support with you. 

If you've not already had a look at the Breast Cancer Now website I'd strongly encourage you to check out their pages. They have a whole section of information and links to support groups and events for younger women diagnosed with breast cancer. There is a link on their page to a fantastic online support group called the Younger Breast Cancer Network and I know that you'll be able to connect with others who are in the same/similar circumstances to yourself through that group.

They also offer a service called Someone Like Me where they can put you in touch with a trained volunteer who has experience with breast cancer. 

Here at Cancer Research UK, we have a team of nurses available at the end of the phone to offer any advice, information, and support that they can. Please do give them a call. They are a great source of information and will be very happy to help in any way they can. They're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

I hope I've not overloaded you with too much information! There's a lot of support available out there for you J.H. The journey may feel overwhelming and daunting at times but keep talking to those around you; your friends and family, your oncology team, those here on Cancer Chat, and other support forums who are on the same path. You're not alone. 

Sending my very best wishes, 
Jenn
Cancer Chat moderator