Hi,

My mum found a lump in her breast in Dec, biopsies/ultrasound on 3/1/20 which also found cancer in her lymph nodes. The surgeon sounded positive and spoke about having a mastectomy and chemo.
My mum was sent for a CT scan last week & saw consultant this morning which she thought would be to discuss her scan/surgery. My mum was told she has HER2 positive and scan showed spots on her liver and lungs, therefore there will not be having surgery. 
My mum is to put on Heparin & have chemo. I'm struggling to understand the whole " living with cancer" thing.

Does this mean it's only prolonging the cancer from spreading or can you live a relatively normal life for years.

Sorry in advance this is my 1st post & not sure if I've posted in proper thread.

I would be very appreciative if anyone has been through/going through same thing & could help me have a better understanding. I don't feel I can bombard my mum with questions as today has been a very tearful experience.

thank you