Second time round. . .

@tessytink My heart absolutely goes out to you...sadly this is my Story Too!!  I too like @Share  had a recurrence. I had DCIS 2011 radiation and tamoxifen and at the 4yr mark also I had a recurrence in the scar tissue, IDC Stage 2 Grade 3 aggressive, had Chemo and now on Arimidex. Im 1yr post Chemo now and I absolutely GET how gutted you would be right now. I totally felt the same way. You think youve done all the right things and to face it again is soul destroying! I had a massive lumpectomy with this last diagnosis and the Surgeon felt it was enough as had clear margins and no lymph node involvement. All body scans also came back negative. Talk about blessed! and so very lucky! I am now however scheduled for a Mastectomy as both the Surgeon, Oncologist and Genetic Counsellors all agree as I am BRCA 1 & 2 negative that its best to do a single and that is all that is necessary, Im currently waiting for the call to be scheduled and they are also doing a Diep Flap reconstruction all at once, where they use the flap from your tummy and reconstruct. Happy to talk anytime, as all our beautiful ladies here are! Big Hugs!! I know its shocking right now, but deep breath and step at a time! Hugs Melinda xo

@share Gosh Sheryl! I didnt realise we both had the recurrence at the 4yr mark! once I get my date I might need some tips about coping with the surgery. Thanks!!! xo Melinda