Hello I had Invasive BC 19 years ago chemotherapy radiotherapy and lumpectomy. In September a DCIS was found in my other breast and removed successfully I didn’t have radiation as was waiting for genetic testing and it came back I have BRACA2.. I am due a mastectomy in this breast.. what are the statistical chances of the cancer coming back in the bread I had cancer in 19 years ago I am 65 .?
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Hi, Shazzy1
Thanks for getting in touch and welcome to the online community.
My name is Eileen, and I am one of the Cancer Information Nurse Specialists working on the Macmillan support line.
I can appreciate having been diagnosed as having a BRCA2 gene mutation you want to understand the risk of cancer recurring in the breast you had treated 19 years ago. It’s difficult for us to determine your risk as there are many factors involved in breast cancer recurrence.
In addition to having a BRCA mutation the type of breast cancer, stage of cancer when diagnosed, younger age at diagnosis, positive or close surgical margins and lifestyle factors are all considered when assessing someone’s recurrence risk. Generally, the risk of recurrence is thought to be slightly higher in people with a BRCA2 mutation.
We would recommend that you speak to your consultant or Clinical Nurse Specialist at the hospital about your risk. As they have access to your medical information they are best placed to review and assess the possibility of the cancer coming back.
I do hope this information is helpful but please know that you can call one of our nurses to discuss things further.
Take care and best wishes,
Eileen
(Cancer Information Nurse Specialist)
You can also speak with the Macmillan Support Line team of experts. Phone free on 0808 808 0000 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm) or send us an email.
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