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Pammy46
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3 years ago

Second time

I’ve just finished appointment with my oncologist he was truly shocked I have another cancer in my other breast. It’s exactly same type as last time IDC HER2- and ER positive. I’ve been on tamoxifen for almost 6 years he said I was in the 3 %where tamoxifen doesn’t work. He said I’ll probably have surgery then look at changing to another Hormone blocker.. I’ve had a full hysterectomy.. He said 5 % of oestrogen is carried in our fat cells. I train everyday at gym to keep my weight down it just sucks. See breast surgeon tomorrow with a plan for surgery hopefully in the next few weeks. 
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    Pammy46
    Member
    3 years ago
    Hi @iserbrown I had appointment at other breast surgeon yesterday. I’m opting for DMX with DIEP flap reconstruction. I’d love the easier way with expanders and implants but Having been radiated on my right side 6 years ago my whole  chest and under arm as well it’s likely not to take very well. So the 10 hr surgery it is 😳
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    iserbrown
    Member
    3 years ago
    @Pammy46

    Hope you've had or about to have your appointment with the Surgeon 

    Best wishes 
    Take care
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    arpie
    Member
    3 years ago
    So sorry to hear this, @Pammy46.  That definitely sucks.   

    Thinking of you & I hope that it can be dealt with in a timely manner xx

    take care
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    iserbrown
    Member
    3 years ago
    @Pammy46
    Heart goes out to you, back on the roller-coaster!

    Hopefully your visit with the Breast Surgeon brings a prompt surgery date.  

    It's certainly disappointing to know now that you're in the 3% where Tamoxifen doesn't work

    Best wishes for your upcoming appointment and ridding the Cancer

    Take care
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    Keeping_positiv
    Member
    3 years ago
    Also the new graduate nurses start in January, so another reason to make haste while you can.  Sorry you find yourself going through this again, it really isn't fair, is it?
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    Zoffiel
    Member
    3 years ago
    Well that sucks.

    From personal experience, if you can avoid having major surgery over the holiday period it's wise to do so. If it needs to happen now, so be it. If you feel like you will go mad and starting gnawing at the bad boob if you have to wait, take the first appointment.

     Hospitals are devoid of most specialists for about a month--which doesn't matter if everything goes smoothly. If there are post op complications things can get awkward. Sorry for sounding like the voice of woe, but it's worth mentioning. MXX