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Secondary breast cancer

Julie0204
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Hi my name is Julie and I’m reeling from news received I was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer they found a tumour in my hip and my back.

8 weeks ago I had a complete. Hip replacement and have just finished 2 weeks of radiotherapy for my hip and facing 3 days of targeted radiotherapy on my back 

I’ve since had a full body and head mri which has identified A growth on the meningies the next stage is another mri in two weeks 

im suffering from severe headaches and nausea and have been given my medication to cope 

I live on my own and am struggling to find support outside of family and friends I’ve contacted a local hospice but they say I need to be referred by doctor but I’m struggling to get an appointment as I have to que up at 0800 and 1400 any ideas of support will be welcomed 

julie 

 

 

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    Hello Julie

    I too live on my own and other than get support on this site.

    I have bladder cancer and was refurred by consultant at the hospital to McMillion.

    I was told help would be by my own GP.

    I had a fall and broke my hip just after I was told of the cancer.

    I was in hospital 11 weeks recovering from hip op.

    I would suggest you contact the consultant that you  are under for a refurral to McMillian nurse at hospice.

    My very best wishes and a big hug I do hope all goes well for you x

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    Hi, sorry to hear your news. When you have cancer the doctors have to give you an appointment the same day, just tell them you have cancer. Get in touch with Macmillan they are fantastic for sorting things out. Good luck, hear if you want to chat. Good luck.xxx

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