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 Thank you, it  is such a concern to me at this stage knowing what is the right way to go. I will  be glad when I finally get to speak with the oncologist next week, I am just going on what my surgeon told me. Big hugs Debbie. xxx

I am just on the tablets as well and I am hoping that is all I will need. My oncologist said there is no guarantee but she is very hopeful that it won't come back and the tablets should be enough. Sending you good thoughts and lots of positiveness :)

Tonya,

 Hope you do not mind me asking did  you have a mastectomy in 2003, and did it come back in the same place?.Mine is estrogeon+ve as well. Were you just put on the tablets?. My lymph nodes ( 15 ) were all clear as well. Just concerned  that it might come back if I only go on the tablets. See my oncologist next Wednesday 20th. Trying to gain as much info as I can before I go. Thanks Debbie

 Thank you so much for your support , it really helps having you guys to talk with and being able to say how I really feel. Big hugs Debbie. xxxxxxx

Glad to hear you're feeling more positive Debbie and that's what we're here for...to give you support and to show you there is a light at the end of the tunnel. After all we have been through this and really together we can make a difference in the lives of others. Keep on smiling...sending you my love xxxxxxxxx grandma57

 Today I am feeling more positive ,have been such  a mess emotionally, real rollercoaster ride. So many tears , I did not think I could cry so much.  Decided to start looking into reconstruction , but not looking to have it done till the end of the year. Just want to say thank you so much ladies for all your support . Big hugs Debbie.xxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Christine. I was interested to read your comment about reconstruction. I HATE being lopsided and want either the other removed or the right one reconstructed. My absolute best result would be the left reduced and the right made to match, :)   Have you done anything about getting the other breast removed yet? I have made approaches to a surgeon and the Plastics people but nothing within the next 2 years if I want it done in the Public system. My mastectomy was last July,.

Where in Queensland are you? Anywhere near North Brisbane?

Love, Lynne

 Thanks was worried, as this is all new not sure on a lot of things. Glad I  have all you angels for support. Big hugs Debbie xxxxxxxxxxxxx

 Thanks was worried, as this is all new not sure on a lot of things. Glad I  have all you angels for support. Big hugs Debbie xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hi Debbie,

When I first got b cancer in 2003 I didn't have any body scans.My lymph nodes(18!)were all clear so didn't have chemo either.However,with the recurrence last year,I got the full works! It also depends on your pathology too.If it's hercepton +ve then you might have to.Mine wasn't  -it was estrogen+ve and that is more favourable.

Anyway,I'm sure your doc. will advise you.I've come to realize that if you REALLY need a test or treatment or drugs they will insist you have it.If they say it's your choice then it's probably not that necessary but they are covering themselves and also giving you choice.Some people want the full works regardless.

                              Luv Tonya xx