Hi ladies,
Just got back from the hospital and the results of my CT scan are that I have spots on both lungs, got to start a new chemo regime next week Taxmoifen and herceptin was on FEC, sooooo scared, I’m going out of my mind with stress, im 43, how much longer do I have??? can you still have a life and live with lung cancer? The dr said it was definately secondary to the breast cancer as it looked the same as the lump in my breast. Someone please give me something to believe in.
Love sarah xx
I am so sorry you have had this news, my thoughts are with you. You will find plenty of people here who will share their hope and experiences with you. (I am lucky enough to have only primary bc, even if it was twice) There is plenty to be done and once you know what they are planning for you it will be a little easier. The answer is in the title you chose you start your thread in: LIVING with secondary breast cancer.
Good luck
cyber hugs, Maria
Hi Sarah
So sorry to hear your news i know how scared you feel i was dx end of march lung mets to both lungs but I’m tn so mines a bit harder to treat but I know what from what I’ve learnt is plp with y type of cancer can be treated for longer and easier I’m happy to compare notes with you if u wld like I was in the same plc as you a couple wks ago it’s v hard I know but once u get over the first shock u will start to sort y head out and plan your treatment pm if u want tc laura
Hi Sarah,
I am also really sorry to hear your news, and understand how you must be feeling right now. My secondary diagnosis was in February 2010 after primary in june 2008, although my secondaries are in my bones. I know that first moment when you are told is dreadful, but it is great that your team are responding straight away, and that you have a treatment plan in place. I felt much better once I felt that things were in motion, and as time has passed I have become much calmer and happier.
With very best wishes,
J x
Dear Sarah
I am sorry to read about your recent diagnosis. In addition to the valuable support you have here, BCC can offer you further support, the following link will take you to the secondary information page where you can access lung secondary information and also related support services on the bottom left had side of the page:
breastcancercare.org.uk/breast-cancer-breast-health/secondary-breast-cancer/
Please also feel free to call our helpline on 0808 800 6000, the lines are open again on Saturday morning at 9am
Take care
Lucy
Dear Sarah
just wanted to send u (((hugs))) + to wish you all the very best with your treatment.
Tina x
Hi Sarah
It is a dreadful shock to be told that your BC has spread - anyone with that diagnosis understands exactly how you feel right now - and has had the same questions as you have asked. I was dx with bone mets 3 years ago so, although not having the same spread as you, do feel for you right now. As geewhiz has said it is good that your treatment plan has been put in place already - I think we have all felt better to cope once we knew how we were to be treated. I hope someone else will come along with experience of lung mets but I do know (from being on here for over 3 years) that there are ladies living with lung mets for many years.
Good luck with your treament
Nicky xx
Hi Sarah,
So sorry to hear your news, it is always always devastating. I was diagnosed with primary BC in Sept 2008 when I was 42. At initial diagnosis the surgeon put his arm round me and said don’t worry you will be alright. In Nov 2008 I was told I had mets in my spine pelvis and liver.
I am now on herceptin, tamoxifen and pamidronate (bone juice). Other than having to take a pill once a day and go into hospital for treatment once every 3 weeks, my life has remained unchanged. I am fortunate that I don’t have symptoms and I do what I did before I was diagnosed. I still work full time. My attitude is that I am going to carry on regardless.
There are lots of treatments available for lung mets systemic and localised. I hope the tamoxifen and herceptin work well for you.
Alex
Hi Sarah, So sorry to hear of your Dx with lung mets to both lungs, I too have these, I had primary Bc and lung mets dx on the same day, to say I was in shock was an understatement ! But please don’t make the mistake of thinking it is Lung cancer it’s not, it’s Bc cancer cells in the lungs. I am currently having Tax chemo with Carboplatin and Herceptin. My oncologist says with herceptin I should have a good prognosis although obviously its not curable.My mets are tiny and hopefully the chemo will shrink them and the herceptin and later treatment with letrozole should keep them stable.
Once your treatment plan is sorted you’ll feel more in control.
Try not to worry and a big hug from me
Jean.
Hi Sarah
As you can see you have plenty of support. Sorry about your diagnosis. I was in your position last December. My primary BC was 14 years ago. I now have secondarys in the lung, liver, abdomen, chest wall and one spot on my pelvis. My world initially collapsed. But 3 months on I am more positive. Only on Femera and bone protection at the moment. Last time I went some of the tumours had shrunk. This web site will give you hope and courage to face each day, even the dark ones. You are not alone.