SBC & My Treatment

SBC & Me

Date of diagnosis?

Primary May 19
Secondary September 19

Current treatment line?

Letrozole
Palbociclib
Monthly denosumab

How does secondary breast cancer affect your life?

I get fatigued easily
Bone mets , mean i am unable to stand sill , so cant stand in queues or go to 'standing' events like some concerts

What advice would you give to someone newly diagnosed?

Dont panic , take time to process the information and understand what it means to you and for you . We are all individuals and all resoibd differently. Dont believe the stats , we are do much more

SBC & My Treatment:

Has your treatment line changed since you first completed SBC & Me?

My treatment has stayed the same for 3 years

How many changes to treatment have you had?

No changes to my standard of care , although i have changed my approach and intergrative approach

How are you coping?

I feel positive for most of the time and have learnt to accept that i am not able to do alk the things i once could , but celebrate life and enjoy it

Do the side effects affect your life daily? If yes, please explain

Some days i need a rest day and or sleep in longer

Have you found a routine that works for your everyday life? If yes, please explain

I dont plan too much on one week . If i have a busy few days , i make sure i have a rest day to recuperate

Do you feel anything is missed when it comes to living with secondary breast cancer? Medically or Socially

Medically it is just standard of care and dont look at you as a whole person , how diet , exercise and emotional health can affect your health. More options to look at individuals holistically

Have you treated yourself to anything since your diagnosis? If yes, please explain

An infra red sauna to help detox and relaxation

Has it changed your perspective on life? If yes, please explain

Yes , i find things i enjoy and make sure i do something each day that brings me joy , whether a walk with my dog , seeing friends or lots of holidays