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Blackduck
8 years agoMember
Here I go again.
I am 25 months post mastectomy, 4 rounds of TC chemo, no radiation, was then put on Exemestane which apparently is the rolls Royce of Tamoxifen and a Zoladex injection every 28 days. First diagnosed in July 2015, I decided on mastectomy. Tumour was measuring 4.4cms and was found to be very aggressive. Most common form of b/c was diagnosed, being 90% oestrogen and 90% progesterone positive. At my 2 year annual checkup a mass measuring 1.8 x 1.0 cms was detected in my other breast, this was not there 12 months ago. Biopsy has been performed and sadly this is another visit from breast cancer for me. My original surgery showed there to be NO lymph node involvement and the only reason for me having 4 rounds of chemo, as a precaution, was due to the aggressive nature of the tumour. My multidisciplinary team has told me that this is nothing to do with the original cancer and that this is extremely random as it only happens to 6% of women who have previously dealt with b/c.
This cancer is a 2nd primary and not a secondary from the original. There are no reasons as to why this has happened and I am struggling to get my head around it. I now have to make the decision as to whether I have another mastectomy or opt for the lumpectomy followed by radiation. Any advice, suggestions or information from others who have found themselves in this same situation would be greatly appreciated. Love to all xx
This cancer is a 2nd primary and not a secondary from the original. There are no reasons as to why this has happened and I am struggling to get my head around it. I now have to make the decision as to whether I have another mastectomy or opt for the lumpectomy followed by radiation. Any advice, suggestions or information from others who have found themselves in this same situation would be greatly appreciated. Love to all xx
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- primekMemberHope all goes to pkan...and you gave your plan tomorrow. Kath x
- SoldierCrabMembersending all the positives I can to go with you tomorrow hugs xox
- RapunzelMemberI'll second what Brenda5 said, Crossing fingers your follow up goes well too :)
- socodaMember@Blackduck best wishes for tomorrow heather. You'll be taking our good vibes along with you. Big hug. Xx
- wannawomaMemberTake care of yourself Heather x
- Brenda5MemberGlad to hear you are on the mend now. <3
- BlackduckMemberHard to believe that one week has now passed since my mastectomy and sentinel node biopsy. The surgeon said all went well and he only took the sentinel plus 2 more nodes so hopefully nothing had a chance to travel. I suffered immensely from nausea this time and today is the first day that I feel relatively ok. My follow up appointment with breast surgeon is tomorrow morning so I am looking forward to finding out the details about this sneaky little shit of a thing. Needless to say, I am anxiously awaiting my appointment with my oncologist to see what she has to say about all of this. I am so thankful that I have you ladies to help support me and get me through this most distressing time. Love to all and stay healthy, Heather xx
- onemargieMemberhi there how you feeling now lovely ?? Margie x
- TeejayMemberHope all goes well
- JanineGMemberI hope you've woken to good news Heather. Lots of strength and love xx Janine