Newly diagnosed MBC

Hi all, diagnosed with MBC 1st August and on my second cycle of insurance with metropolis and apart from.tiredness doing ok. My oncologist won't talk prognosis just how long is a piece of string, not helpful. At the moment it's in all my chest and shoulder lymph nodes, one neck muscle and possible couple of nodes in lungs. They reckon it's been in lymph nodes for few years prior to diagnosis so realistically how long do I have???

  • Hello Lyana,

    Thank you for coming back and letting us know about your diagnosis, I'm sorry to hear about your news.

    I think it is difficult for anyone to say how long you have, your doctor included and maybe that is why they are not giving definite answers. That being said we have many members here who are doing well under treatment and I hope you will soon hear from them.

    As for the tiredness and pain you're experiencing, did they give you anything for it? If not it might be worth considering asking the next time you speak with your medical team.

    Also, if you ever feel that chatting on the phone with someone medically trained might help, our cancer nurses would be happy to take your call. Their lines are open Monday - Friday between 9 a.m - 5 p.m on 0808 800 4040.

    Wishing you the very best,

    Renata, Cancer Chat Moderator