Just wondering if there is anyone out there in a similar situation to me? I’m 37 and was diagnosed with bone mets (in my hip and pelvis) last November. I was first diagnosed with bc in 2003 and life had got pretty much back to normal. It was all the more shocking as I had been told it was not cancer but arthritis back in April. I underwent a total hip replacement just before Christmas and have just finished radiotherapy and am about to start chemo. I had a very active life before the op and am finding the whole debilitating experience completely frustrating. I feel particularly isolated being younger – along with all the other feelings we all experience – the utter fear and the anger. I would be keen to get in touch with anyone going through the same and share thoughts. Does anyone know of any support groups for younger women with secondary cancer in West London or Berkshire areas?
Hello and welcome to the forums. I’m sorry to hear of your recent secondary diagnosis, I’m sure you will receive support and help from the other forum members very soon. You may wish to also post this in the ‘Secondary breast cancer’ room as the users there will have lots of support and information for you too.
In addition, you are welcome to join our secondary live chat session on a Tuesday evening, it is facilitated by an expert moderator and a nurse who are on hand to point you to sources of help and information and it also gives the chance to talk to others in a similar situation. This session runs from 8.30-9.30pm.
For further information about this and other support we can direct you to please contact the helpline on free phone 0808 800 6000 or follow the link below: