I was diagnosed with TNBC in September 2018. Had surgery, chemo and radiotherapy.
Annual mammograms have all been clear since.
Once I got past the three year mark I was beginning to think I'd beat this.
Found a new lump last week in opposite breast. Was seen by BC Nurse in Clinic and now I'm waiting for an appointment for screening tests.
I thought I was ok but I'm beginning to feel extremely anxious.
The lump is like a hard pea which the BC Nurse described as the size of a 'marrowfat' rather than a 'petit pois'.
If it turns out to be a return of the original cancer, or even a new cancer, I've decided that I will not be having chemo again.
Hoping it's just a cyst or a fibroadenoma but can't help thinking the worst.
Hate the waiting.
Just feeling the need to ventilate.
Don't want to worry my family unnecessarily. Best wait until I know one way or the other.
Best wishes to everyone.
Sorry you've got this worry now. As you know though if it is cancer in opposite breast they successfully treated other breast almost 4 years ago and that breast has stayed clear for almost 4 years and is hopefully still clear. If it's in opposite breast it will be classed as new primary I think. I didn't go through chemo I just had surgery and radiotherapy. I'm 7 years down the line and if you read my profile you'll see I've had a couple of scares/recalls along the way so I understand your feelings of "not again" even though the sensible part of me knew they had successfully treated before.
Hope you get your appointment soon xx
Hi Carol,
Thank you for your reply.
Just panicking a bit I think.
Best wishes,
Ann
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