Secondary diagnosis

Hi, I'm very excited I have found this site, as I can talk to people who have the same health issues I do. My original diagnosis was on 27th September 2002, one day after my second granddaughter was born. I call her my little guardian angel as it certainly softened the blow to have a new grand baby while dealing with BC. I had two lumpectomies, auxiliary clearance, radiation and chemotherapy. I also tried to take Tamoxifin but it really made my joints hurt and the menopause symptoms were terrible. Looking back on it now, I wish I had of persevered with the Tamoxifin and I might not be where I am now. Who knows?? It's one thing that I've kicked myself lots over the years for and another is, maybe I should have had a mastectomy back then, but I was going under the guidance of my oncologist and surgeon. I had five good years then was diagnosed again with BC and it was in 16 glands. After having a mastectomy, chemo that almost killed me twice due to having another infection, another type of chemo, (I'm sorry but I can't remember the names any longer.I think at one point I tried to erase it from my mind and didn't write anything down as it made it too real), I also had 8 months of Herceptin, another 30 rounds of radiation, it was then found to have spread into my bones and lungs. I tried some alternative therapy which didn't help and started back on Hormone therapy. I've been on four different types and my body has become used to them all. My last lot of treatment was Afinitor, and Aromisin. Also I'm now having the injection at my GP which takes the place of the Zometa for bone strengthening. The Afinitor stopped working which resulted in a new bone met in my forearm which I'm starting five rounds of radiation on it from today. I'm also waiting on the results of a CT which I had yesterday on my chest/abdo. I get the results of that Friday. I have everything crossed there are no new mets. It looks as though I'll be starting the oral chemo, Xeldo. I really enjoy hearing from other ladies, but I have done this backwards. I've been chatting to people but have only just realised I should have done a blog first. Anyway hopefully it's right now. Cheers and lot of love from Annette Joycie