- to lower the chance of the cancer coming back
- if you have secondary breast cancer
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What happens if you’ve been told your cancer cannot be cured
If you’ve been diagnosed with secondary or advanced breast cancer, it may be hard to treat and not possible to cure.
The aim of treatment will be to slow down the spread of the cancer, to help with the symptoms, help you feel better and help you live longer.
This can help many people live a normal life for a number of years.
Finding out cancer cannot be cured can be very hard news to take in.
You’ll be referred to a team of doctors and nurses called a symptom control team or palliative care team.
They will help you to manage your symptoms and make you feel more comfortable.
The palliative care team can also help you and your loved ones get any other support you need.
