So I went off to what I thought was a normal breast screening...but within 3 weeks I was informed that not only do I breast cancer but I also have incurable bone cancer! I'm still trying to come to terms with it but....
I cannot express how sorry I am to hear this news and am not at all surprised that this has come as such a shock. Any cancer diagnosis is devastating, but it is even more difficult to come to terms with when you hear the word "incurable". Have you got good support at home? You may find it helpful to speak to a counsellor at one of the cancer charities. I attended one at a Maggie's centre and found it helpful to put my life into perspective. Many cancers may be incurable but they are also treatable - is this the case with you? I lost my mum to untreatable secondary breast cancer, which had spread to her liver, lungs, brain and bone. Sadly, that was before so many innovative treatments had been discovered.
Make a list of any questions you have and ask your consultant about them at your next visit. Also make an appointment to see a cancer counsellor - it really does help to talk to someone openly about this. Remember there's no such thing as an insignificant question - no matter how minor it might seem. If it bothers you, it's important.
