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Chris51
Member
6 years ago

What a let down!

Got through 3 appointments with the all clear after breast surgery and then pelvic surgery last October November. Radiation treatment throughout Dec and Jan. 6 monthly checks over past weeks - breast surgeon very happy, gynae surgeon very happy, then PET scan prior to seeing gynae radiology oncologist. Then the shock - PET scan shows some concern at the site of original breast surgery - bugger! Back to breast surgeon tomorrow, maybe 12 month scan will be brought forward, who knows. Just when I thought things were getting back to normal, holidays being planned etc, etc and then another kick in the butt. Hoping it might just be scar tissue or something not problematic, but can’t help the negative thoughts. I just want to get off this ‘merry-go-round’
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  • arpie's avatar
    arpie
    Member
    6 years ago
    That's a Bugger @Chris51  -  let's just hope that it IS just scar tissue.  Try not to overthink it (difficult tho it may be, I know.) 

    All the best for your appointment with your surgeon tomorrow  xxxx
  • Beryl_C_'s avatar
    Beryl_C_
    Member
    6 years ago
    I've had the same experience and Bugger! covers it. Original masectomy 2011 and I've had three local recurrences - two surgeries and one radiation treatment (x15 sessions). The overthinking is like facing a fire breathing dragon but I tell myself to 'chill' and not spoil or sabotage the moment or day. Sometimes this actually works! ;)
  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    6 years ago
    My husband had a similar worry - post bowel cancer, not bc. It was scar tissue. Hope you have a similarly reassuring result.
  • lrb_03's avatar
    lrb_03
    Member
    6 years ago
    Thinking of you as you wait again, to see where to from here.
    Hoping it's all ok
  • kmakm's avatar
    kmakm
    Member
    6 years ago
    Fingers crossed it's scar tissue. There are a few folk here who've had that be the cause of alarm. Big hug, K xox
  • Chris51's avatar
    Chris51
    Member
    6 years ago
    After a very stressful day, came home with the good news from breast team that they believe it just to be scar tissue & that the breast presents as expected for a  6 month post surgery breast. The clinic team were wonderful but the experience did detract from the other earlier positive reports. Have to try and move on now and hope that the next review after another 6 months will be ones that can be celebrated a bit more joyously. Thank you to all for providing a sounding board.
  • Afraser's avatar
    Afraser
    Member
    6 years ago
    Good stuff! Convoluted but ultimately a good outcome. It’s the end result that finally matters - celebrate everything!