Need to hear positive stories for stage 4 diagnose

Badasscrybaby

I was just diagnosed with stage IV IDC with lung mets. First time and it is so advanced. Need to have an MRI to see if it's in the brain. I fear it is. Need to hear of any survivor stories. Thank you!

exbrnxgrl

crybaby,

This is a tough time for you as it's always a punch in the gut to find out you have mets. I don't have lung mets, but I bone mets. I have been doing very well for almost 4 years. There are many factors that come into play with each of our diagnoses and subsequent treatment. I know someone with lung mets will post soon snd, there is a lung mets thread (will post the link in a few minutes). Good luck with your MRI and try not to get too ahead of yourself with worry. (I know, easier said than done).

Caryn

exbrnxgrl

https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/8/topic/7...

This is the link to the lung mets thread. Check out this and other threads on the stage IV forum

Zillsnot4me

I have lung mets from the get go. Celebrating my two yr anniversary April fools day. I had BMX, chemo and rads in 2013. Now on tamoxifen. Scans clear.

My biggest side effect is fatigue. I blame tamoxifen for it. I manage to take care of my two little ones. House cleaning takes a back seat most of the time. I generally lay down most afternoons but don't always sleep. Just have to prioritize.

It's very scary right now because you don't have a plan. You can do this. Right now they are going to check everything. I used my time waiting for results and surgery to clean, clean, clean. It kept me busy.

They will be checking you out thoroughly. I have just now graduated to every four months for scans but am still seen every two.

Hang in there. There's always someone here to help or listen.

Badasscrybaby

Thank you for your responses. One day at a time!

Erika37

I am sorry to hear what you are going through. I know this forum is so supportive and we are here for you!