Hello. I'm 51 have and just finished radiotherapy for my second diagnosis of breast cancer. I was first diagnosed at 48 in my right breast stage 2 invasive ER+. I took Tamoxifen for 3 years but couldn't cope with the side effects and came off it 4 weeks before my 2nd diagnosis. I then was diagnosed for a 2nd time last October in the left breast just with high grade DCIS this time. It was more of a shock this time than last to be honest; I really didn't think I would get cancer again. I'm currently waiting to see Genetics, as my surgeon said it was not common for someone of my age to be in this position; not sure if they are going to offer me a test or not.
I'm really worried for the future as I have now had radio to my chest twice and that it will cause me problems in the future.
Thanks.
Hi JoanneEH
Welcome to the forum and sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. Hopefully you will get the test.
Wishing you the best of luck with whatever treatment you are facing this time.
Best wishes
Daisy53
