Hi 2 Mels!
I had a lumpectomy, full node clearance and radiation back in 2003.I thought it was a one off and got on with my life.Then 7 years later I got a recurrence in the same spot. I was in disbelief at first and then sooo angry. It wasn't fair-I'd done the hard yards and I'd tried to stay healthy etc.I had to have a mastectomy,then chemo and Tamoxifen.That was 6 yrs ago and I've been fine ever since. I suspect the rate of recurrence after lumpectomy is higher than I was led to believe.Somehow we find the strength to go through it all again- what choice do we have? The positive is,that cancer has been found early again before it could spread.Its now time to think of yourself and make the necessary life changes to bring about a stress free life.Love and hugs to you both.xx
