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Living with metastatic breast cancer day to day
Many people find routines help: pace your energy, keep one place for questions and notes, and build a small circle of support. What works varies, and your team can suggest support for your situation.
Pace your energy
- Plan the day around the time you usually feel best.
- Mix activity with rest before you are tired.
- Choose what matters most each day.
Make appointments easier
- Keep a running list of questions, most important first.
- Bring a note-taker.
- Keep a short symptom record. See stage 4 symptom tracking.
Build your support
- One person for practical help.
- One person to talk to about how you feel.
- Peer groups and counsellors, which your team can point you to.
Looking after yourself
Rest, eat as well as you can, and tell your team about low mood or worry. These are part of care.
Frequently asked questions
How do people live day to day with metastatic breast cancer?
By pacing energy, tracking changes, asking for support and keeping routines.
Who can I talk to?
Your nurse specialist, a counsellor or a peer support group.
How do I keep track of everything?
One place for questions and notes, on paper or in an app.
For information only, not medical advice. For information only, not medical advice. Follow your care team's guidance, and use the number you were given for anything urgent.