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Second time around
I had breast cancer eight years ago, had lumpectomy, radiation and five years meds. After mammogram in August they discovered dcis in other breast, after operation to remove they found small invasive ...
Hi Pink, I had a lumpectomy, full node clearance and radiation back in 2003. 7 yrs later cancer came back in the same breast, same spot.In my case, there was an 8% chance of recurrence- unlucky me ay. I had no choice but to have a mastectomy. I couldn't have recon with implants because of previous radiation. I suspect that 8% chance of recurrence is higher because I know too many women like me. These decisions are so difficult and personal. Keep researching and asking questions and hopefully an answer will come to you that feels right. xx