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kiama12
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9 years ago

I can't stop thinking the worst..

I haven't been on the forum for a while.... life quickly got back to normal after my surgery. Quick summary... diagnosed Mar 16 with Grade One Invasive Lobular Carcinoma in R breast. Due to family hi...
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melclarity
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9 years ago

Kiama12,

So great to hear you've managed so well, though Im sure sometimes it was tough going. 

Its natural to worry, and moreso now after this diagnosis. Generally with a Grade1 diagnosis, Chemo wouldnt be suggested, my Oncologist said he works on the theory of Grade 3 is automatic chemo depending on other factors and Im ER+ only.

Unfortunately I had a recurrence last June 2015, 4 yrs after diagnosis of DCIS where I had a lumpectomy, radiation and 4yrs on Tamoxifen. It came back 3rd stage aggressive in my lumpectomy scar. Just bad luck really as I had super wide margins. Last year I had another lumpectomy, and chemotherapy and now I am on Arimidex as I was thrown into early menopause. 

All clear now! but facing a mastectomy in the next 6 months of my left side to make sure it never comes back. 

Hope all your scans are perfect!!! Hang in there. Melinda xo