Recurring breast cancer

My story is very similar to yours. I was originally diagnosed with a grade 3 3cm aggressive tumor in my R breast. I had a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. Exactly 18 months later I found another lump about 2 cm away from original scar. It was 2.5cm also aggressive triple negative(same as 1st cancer). I was so worried about the fact that I needed mastectomy that I wasn't seeing the big picture. I was bought quickly down to earth by my surgeon telling me he wouldn't even operate until he did bone and cat scans. I guess you are kind of at that stage. It was a scary few days waiting for those results. Luckily for me they were all clear. I went on to have a mastectomy the day after those clear results. By then I was just so happy that the cancer had not metastasized that I didn't care about the mastectomy. I am not sure if more surgery is an option for you? I guess it depends on how much tissue is around the lump. If surgery is not an option then I guess maybe chemo or radiation. I was put right back onto chemo within two weeks of my mastectomy. There was certainly a sense of urgency. The first cancer I had I was originally supposed to have TAC. however I had a really bad allergic reaction to Taxotere and so was treated with FEC. after the recurrence my oncologist wanted to try me on Taxotere again. He loaded me up with anti histamine and I was ok. Anyway. Long story but that was all just over three years ago. So I guess what I am trying to say is, at first the recurrence was the worst imaginable thing that ever happened (apart from my first diagnosis). However once I had my new treatment plan it was head down, bum up and let's get on with it AGAIN! It is awful having a second diagnosis but it isn't the end of the world. Thanks goodness you (like me) found that lump and they decided to check it out. Everyone thought my 2nd lump was a cyst also. I really hope your scans are clear. Then it's time for your team to come up with a plan for you. Hang in there. Sending you a big cyber hug. Please keep in touch. Paula xx