u/Big_Life_7661

I have stage 4 cancer, but am currently “well”. All tumours are metabolically inactive which is a much better situation that we could have ever hoped for. But I have had a mastectomy (one side only) and heavy ongoing treatment.

But life is hard- the side effects of the medication and the constant medical appointments leave my life a bit tricky to manage. My quality of life is pretty low most of the time. As there’s no name for it (can’t say remission and definitely not a cure) I call it surviving semi terminal limbo (not very elegant phrase- I know!)

I try to be positive and live my life as much as possible- but it is really difficult every day!

I’m only 45 and have been battling this since 2020- I sometimes feel like a warrior, but mostly I just feel lonely and flat. My last relationship was a disaster that ran as soon as it was a bit tough- dating a narcissist when you have a disease is not great- they can’t handle the focus being off them.

I’m just wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation and managed to date/ find love?