4.5 years after breast cancer they found a brain tumour

I’m devastated, shocked and traumatised. Apparently it is small and they have said it is treatable but I’m not coping well and feel so depressed and overwhelmed. This came out of the blue. No symptoms . Only found out to to being away on a plane and the pressure caused a seizure . 

any advice on how to try and cope 

  • Hello EmmaVG1,

    What a shock it must have been for you especially as it all came out of the blue and was triggered by the pressure on the plane causing a seizure. That must have been a frightening experience too. It's totally normal to be left feeling a bit traumatised after what happened and to be feeling overwhelmed as you really didn't expect this 4.5 years after your breast cancer experience.

    It's reassuring though that it is small and treatable and I am sure you will be in the most capable hands and it can be treated quickly and effectively. I hope that you find out more about the treatment plan as soon as possible as not knowing exactly what to expect is bound to make you feel anxious. 

    It might help also to talk things through with our cancer nurses so don't hesitate to give them a call on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their helpline is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    Other members of our community may have been in a similar place before and I hope that they will be along shortly to share their experience with you. I know it's a really hard time for you and it's difficult to know how to cope after finding this out but I wanted you to know you are not alone and I will now let others come and say hello and share with you how they themselves managed to cope in similar circumstances.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator