Hi
14 years ago I had a WLE for IDC sentinel node positive so axillary clearance chemo radiotherapy & tamoxifen for 7 years and all good until December 2020. Felt a lump on the other breast and long story but x2 IDC again although my last mammogram 2 years ago clear
So have had mastectomy x4 nodes removed and have been told 2 are positive so now awaiting a date for full axillary clearance and chemo radiotherapy etc.
So my question is how many others have had clear mammograms then within 2 years develop a problem. Also this time U/S & mammogram suggested tumour sizes 20mm and U/S nodes look ok however post mastectomy tumour sizes 40mms & 24mms and nodes positive so worried that tumours are rampant in a few months and also been upgraded to grade 3
I have asked my surgeon but he replied breast cancer can be unpredictable??
Would love to hear from other folk who have had a similar experience xx
Hi MAHEM and warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community although sorry that you had to find us and especially sorry to hear about your new diagnosis.
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Yes unfortunately this often happens. You will get great support on the BC Group.
