Here we go again!

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2 years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer, stage 2, HER positive. Had lumpectomy, chemo, radiotherapy, Herceptin and now on exemestane. Had annual mammogram in September. Was recalled for further tests. Had biopsies. Saw consultant last week for the results. I have a large area of pre cancerous cells in the same breast as last time. The only treatment available is a mastectomy. Having that in the next 2-3 weeks. They will then check all the breast tissue removed for any cancerous cells.

Before the operation I'm having a full body MRI to check if the cancer has spread anywhere else in my body. If it has then it will be a different treatment plan.

I always knew that the cancer would return but wasn't expecting it to be only 2 years down the road.

Very difficult to get my head around and to think positively about the future, well having a future that is. I'm only 55 so still got a lot of living to do hopefully.

Has anybody else been through this exact scenario? Would be very interested to hear from you and your experiences.

Thank you everyone x

FormerMember over 4 years ago

Hi AJH4

I'm sorry you find yourself in this position. I've had similar experiences in that I had lumpectomy/radiotherapy/tamoxifen the first time I was diagnosed (aged 43) and found myself completely shocked when I was diagnosed again only a year after completing the 5 years of tamoxifen. My thoughts were 'Oh no, not again'. I had to have a mastectomy as I had already had a lumpectomy previously. This situation is still recent for me and I sometimes struggle to get my head round things. I am finding listening to anxiety meditations helpful. Just wanted you to feel less alone.

Sending hugs xx

AJH4 over 4 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Hi DaisyStalk

Thank you for your message, lovely to hear from someone who knows what I'm going through.

I'm having a full body MRI tomorrow to see if the cancer has spread anywhere else in my body. I'm so nervous about it. What the results will be.

It's like constantly living on a knife edge all the time isn't it. It's always there at the back of your mind.

Take care, stay strong x

FormerMember over 4 years ago in reply to AJH4

Hi AJH4

Wishing you good luck for your MRI tomorrow. I had an MRI as my CT scan showed something they weren't sure of elsewhere in my body which turned out to be a benign lesion (unrelated to the breast cancer). I always find waitng for results difficult no matter how positive I try to be. It's natural to be worried as we've had bad news before! It's our minds' way of trying to protect ourselves.

The MRI scan was an unusual experience, lying still with lots of different noises, such as knocking! However, It was less enclosed than I thought it might be so that was good.

I hope you get a good result and can get on with treatment as planned. Look after yourself and stay strong too. You can get through it. Xx

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