Recurrence in same breast

Hi Pauline , 

i had a left lumpectomy and radiation in 2004. I was on Tamoxifen for 5 years. I had 6 months checkups with my breast surgeon with 2 operations for suspicious lumps which turned out to be lost lymph nodes. Nothing showed clearly on ultrasound. In 2013 my surgeon wasn't happy again and to be very sure before he signed me off for yearly checks I had another ultrasound and fine needle aspiration which showed a shadow. So I had  core biopsy which showed 7 DCIS masses. I had a mastectomy and chemotherapy. Last year I had  TRAM flap reconstruction which I'm not happy with the ps and I'm getting a second opinion. The operation was a good idea but the job done wasn't that good. I'm negative for the BRCA genes but cousins are positive. There are 17 family members with breast cancer , some have died as well. I'm on Femera now for the best 10 years - side affects hot flushes most of the time and arthritis and sore muscles. The choice is ultimately yours. Your body , your choice . I wanted symmetry so that's why I had the reconstruction as the fake insert was not working for me. Biggest tip I can give you is research your Drs well and choose the best. Hope your feeling positive. Bep xx