13 October - Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day
The little things that make a big difference
A guide to living with secondary breast cancer

13 October is
Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day

Secondary breast cancer is when breast cancer cells spread to another part of the body, often the bones, lungs, liver and brain. It can’t be cured, but it can be controlled, sometimes for a number of years.

Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day is part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The day is dedicated to publicising the issues affecting people with secondary breast cancer.

The day also focuses on campaigning for improvements in the treatment and care of the tens of thousands of people living with secondary breast cancer in the UK.

A little thing... for people with secondary breast cancer Rosie, NORTH BERWICK
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Making the most of the time when you feel good

For those of us with secondaries, our lives are often ruled by the next scan result/appointment with the consultant. We spend so much time worrying what will happen in say, three month’s time, we don’t always enjoy the present. My tip is, if you are feeling good, then organise to do as many things you enjoy as possible – a night out with friends, possibly a holiday, get tickets for a concert you would love to see. I am going away for a weekend with my daughter and can’t wait. And I have just spent a weekend with a good friend at a Health Spa. I understand we can’t plan ahead in terms of years, but between scans, go for it!

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All these tips have been written by people with secondary breast cancer, for people with secondary breast cancer. We hope that some of them make a difference for you.

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