jennywren
11 years agoMember
Second time round
Hi everyone, 3 yrs ago I underwent a lumpectomy followed by chemo, then a mastectomy as the margins from the lumpectomy had not been clear and finally radiation. I have been on tamoxifen now for 3 yrs.
Recently I had a local recurrence in my chest wall after discovering a pimple like lump on my mastectomy scar. Luckily scans revealed no spread to bones or other organs. This time it is again oestrogen receptive and whilst I have had no period in 3 yrs (I am now 52) my bloods show I am not yet post menopausal. My oncologist has recommended the removal of my ovaries next week and I wondered if anyone else had undergone this procedure to reduce their oestrogen levels?
I am also eager to hear from this who have had a recurrence and how you coped with it. I feel different this time round, perhaps because I have been here before and know the ropes, but I am also feeling anxious about the future.
I have been taken off tamoxifen and will start a different drug after surgery (unsure which one). Thankfully no chemo needed again at this stage.
Guess I am just looking for reassurance from those who have been in a similar position,
Sending positive thoughts to you all x