Fear is Strong, But Hope is Stronger
I thought it was high time that this little turtle stuck her head up and wrote a post. Since being originally diagnosed with EBC in 2004 and then ABC in 2012 and then a new EBC again in 2013 I hav...
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Hi Melissa, Well that is certainly cheeky of your cancer to perhaps send you a new unwelcome tenant.
There is no one system to follow in this case but for mine it was 8mm and found on a mammo. It was similar but different to my first primary (left breast) and also my secondaries (which were slightly different to the first primary) - LOL, it is the changes that always amaze me and show me just how clever cancer can be!!!
There was never any discussion with me about leaving it alone due to the fact I had SBC and a lumpy evicted it not long after.
There was no discussion of starting chemo (I was on letrozole) as the treatment for the SBC would not alter. There was a discussion for rads but they deemed it to be not needed unless i got a second primary in the right breast.
That was back in 2013 and touch wood, no further issues in the breasts at all.
I would say it will depend on the variables of your individual situation and what the Dr's think is the best course of action for you.. Personally, I am happy it is out, it was another grade 3 IDC and I really did not want to have to worry about it at all.
sending you huge hugs and hope that they say.. mmmm you know, it is not a new primary.. just keep doing what you are doing.
cheers, Sharon xoxoxox