Treatment
Metastatic cancer is usually not curable, which means that it cannot be removed from your body. However, many people will still have treatment, which can help them live longer and better.
Get all the information you can so you can decide what is best for you.
People say if they have had cancer that has spread or come back, this time around they know more about what might happen. They know more about what questions to ask, how they might feel and what could help best. Some people find it’s better with help from others.
Because you are the one having the treatment, it is important you understand what it is for. Getting as much information as you can from your health professionals and other people who have been through cancer treatment can help you decide what is best for you.
You can ask questions of your doctor, your nurse and your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker.