People diagnosed with secondary bone cancer can feel well and have long periods of time without symptoms. However, after finding out that you have advanced cancer, it’s natural to have a lot of different emotions. At times, you may feel overcome by fear, anxiety, sadness, depression or anger.
The uncertainty of living with secondary bone cancer can have a huge emotional impact. Your doctor, nurses, a social worker or counsellor can help you and your family find ways to cope with how you’re feeling.
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Prof Angela Hong, Radiation Oncologist, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, and Clinical Professor, The University of Sydney, NSW; Anne Booms, Nurse Practitioner Supportive and Palliative Care, Icon Cancer Centre Midlands, WA; A/Prof Richard Boyle, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney, NSW; Belinda Fowlie, Bone Tumour Nurse Practitioner Candidate, SA Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Unit, Flinders Medical Centre, SA; Dr Tahlia Scheinberg, Medical Oncologist, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, NSW; Dr Clare Zachulski, Palliative Care Specialist, Westmead Hospital, NSW.
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