New diagnosis 4th time

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Hello,

Long story. ER+ breast cancer 2008 followed by mastectomy, chemo, radiotherapy and reconstruction. Ureter cancer 2016 resulted in kidney and ureter removal. Small bladder tumours 2017 treated with mitomycin.

Went for 10 year follow up lung scan where they discovered an anomaly. Biopsy confirmed TCC near my right clavicle.  I can't believe it. Im so well. I have no symptoms whatsoever, so I'm grateful that the scan showed up this new cancer.

My daughters were children the first time, teenagers 2nd and 3rd time, now they're adults and so much more aware. 

Im not scared, just a bit gobsmacked that it's happened again! My original oncologist is still working, so I may get to see him again. He's such a lovely man.

Thank you for reading. I hope you're all well and having a good day.  Take care 

  • OMG I thought I had it bad having been diagnosed with BC three times. My heart truly goes out to you. We are so lucky that we are kept under surveillance. It's two in the morning and I can't think ' of the correct terminology. 

    Your children will be of great support this time round so make sure you use that support. I remember my daughter saying " We are adults. We can help you with this ". I didn't realize till after that my son changed shifts for first few chemo so he could give OH back up if he needed it. Or that communication between my son and daughter was increased so they gave each other support and  helped my sister look after my 94 year old Mum so I didn't feel guilty.

    I won't say you will be fine, or you've beaten it before so you can beat it again I hate those type of expressions. You know what you have to do and it is very hard but it can be done and you know that.

    Sending hugs.

    Three times! What did I do?

  • Good Morning, Silverberg. 

    We must be very special folk, having been able to fight this nuisance so many times!!

    I've been very positive with my cancers, but this one has surprised me. I wasn't expecting it, and im a bit older now. Will my body cope again? Its been through so much. I also have the added complication of a stoma now, so I'll be challenge for the medics, but I have faith that they'll do their utmost to stop this beggar from doing any more damage.  

    Like you, I have very supportive daughters. My youngest is HF autistic ( she's 30 and still at home with me), but they've both been brilliant. My eldest is much angrier at all the unfairness of it. I don't want to be angry, takes too much of my precious energy. 

    Ill be more informed once I've seen my team on 7th September . 

    I wish you well in your continued recovery/journey.  

    This is just another hurdle in the great race of life. We are true Olympians!!  Take care 

  • I doubt many would call cancer a nuisance, but maybe they should. For a lot of people they hear cancer and assume it’s a death sentence when actually it’s something to be delt with and then we move on. I won’t say perfectly well each time has left me with a little gift but it does make you stronger. As the old saying goes. 
    Now it’s beer o’clock in a little town in France. I’ll be back in three weeks in time for my immunotherapy. 

    I will wear my medal with pride. It lays well on my flat chest. Thank you. 

    Three times! What did I do?