Hi Mel,
That is the tough part, is being open to treatment options and not being set on it being a certain way. Uuugh I say that because, eventhough you have another primary and it is different to a recurrence, generally they opt for a different treatment sometimes than what you originally had.
You see, first time for me I had rads, lumpectomy and tamoxifen for 4yrs. When I had the recurrence they said throw out the Tamoxifen. Last year I wasnt able t have rads again and I Tamoxifen didnt work. Based on the pathology I had IDC 3rd Stage Aggressive Cancer, my Oncologist told me based on being 3rd stage and a recurrence, my only option was Chemo which I never ever wanted. This threw me into menopause and so a month after I finished I was put on Arimidex which I currently take.
I just remember my first visit last year with my Oncologist being incredibly angry and upset as in my mind I had decided on what I would do and was told something very different. So wait for the pathology and step at a time.
Its a roller coaster, I honestly thought I was finished for good after Chemo...but now pushed for a mastectomy again not something i want to do. But I figure its the last thing to do so I can move on with confidence and take my life back. :)
You will get there, bit by bit! I promise! xo
Melinda
