Hi, my name is Laura and I am 34 years old and have just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer for the 2nd time. I am hoping to communicate/meet people who are experiencing similar feelings and emotions as I am

Hi there, Thank you so much for your welcoming message. I am looking forward to hearing other stories like mine. I wish you all the very best with your treatment. I was first diagnosed in 2004 and had the 4mm lump removed, followed by 6 weeks of radiation, which I have learned the other day, I cannot have anymore radio. I go in for surgery again next week, so hopefully all goes well. My cat's name is Shilo, who is mostly a good boy, but has his naughty side at 2am each morning! :) Your dog, Boo, looks adorable! I couldn't be without any animals. Once again, thank you for your message xox

Second time around for me too.It's a real kick in the guts isn't it. I had a lumpectomy,full node clearance and radiation back in 2003.Seven years later,in 2010,it came back in the same spot despite clear margins in 2003.So had to have a mastectomy and chemo and am now on Tamoxifen.Apparently there is an 8%chance it can return in the same breast after radiation.Guess we are in that 8%!!But you are way too young to have to go through this again- shouldn't have happened in the first place.After the shock you'll go into battle mode and this time around you kinda know the drill.Hope surgery goes smoothly for you and come back here to vent and get support. Tonya xx

Hi Laura, welcome again! :) Sorry to hear about your second diagnosis, but I'm so glad you found your way here -- feel free to jump in and post or comment as much as you like. Love your pic -- I'm a pet person, too, so I love my puppy (although she's 15, so not exactly a puppy any more! :) ~Di

Laura | BCNA Online Network

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GenevieveH
Member
12 years ago
well said. Take care everyone
GenevieveH
Member
13 years ago
I don't think I actally want one. I am getting used to it and don't want anymore surgery ever! But thanks Diane! This is great way to connect with other women. Thank you, Genevieve
Deeay
Member
13 years ago
Genevieve You may not be able to have reconstruction using implants after radiation but you can have reconstruction using your own tissue. See posts on this website under 'reconstruction' , 'tram' and 'Diep'. I'm glad things are going well now. Diane
GenevieveH
Member
13 years ago
Hi Laura,

My name is Genevieve. I too and had a mastectomy and am 34. And it sucked. I can't get reconstructive surgery because of where the tumor was. But things are going well doing hormone therapy now. Good to hear your story... I thought I was the only 34 year old in the ACT who had breast cancer. Hope you are doing well!

Genevieve

:)
Shilo1978
Member
13 years ago
Whatever the op is, just know that the surgeon will be doing the best they possibly can for you. I am really looking forward to it too, to be honest with you, but only so that I don't have to keep thinking about it and then start getting on with my life. I won't be having the tummy one as I haven't yet had kids and would LOVE them one of these days, so my surgeon said that the back one would be better for me.

Take care and will be thinking of you next week and always.

xoxox
Shilo1978
Member
13 years ago
Whatever the op is, just know that the surgeon will be doing the best they possibly can for you. I am really looking forward to it too, to be honest with you, but only so that I don't have to keep thinking about it and then start getting on with my life. I won't be having the tummy one as I haven't yet had kids and would LOVE them one of these days, so my surgeon said that the back one would be better for me.

Take care and will be thinking of you next week and always.

xoxox
Shilo1978
Member
13 years ago
Thanks Diane, going really well and the count down is on for you I read. I am having similar surgery, once I am well enough, but having the tram flap (I think it's called), apparantly it is a major op, but hanging to get it over and done with so I then can start living my lift again!

Keep in touch and thanks again for everyone's well wishes

Love to you all

xoxoxoxox
Deeay
Member
13 years ago
Keep on keeping on.

:) x Diane
Shilo1978
Member
13 years ago
Hi Everyone!!! I am back on board and recovering well... AT HOME!!! Thanks Tania sooooo much for posting my message for me, I really appreciate it and hope everyone is going well on the cold, windy Monday afternoon.

My breathing is still a little sketchy and have to stop and take it easy often, and hoping I will be back to normal in no time at all. I have a great support network around me which is just fantastic.

Take care of you lovely ladies and thanks again for all the well wishes, they are coming right back at you all.

Love Laura

xoxoxoxoxo
Deeay
Member
13 years ago
Thanks Shaz! 3 weeks today until reconstruction. Saw the surgeon yesterday and had an Angiogram (CT scan of abdomen) to map blood vessels. So glad your surgery went well Tania & hope you aren't too uncomfortable. Keep us posted on Laura's progress. :) Diane