I had triple negative breast cancer in 2012, so I was 9, nearly 10 years clear. I recently found a small lump next to one of my reconstruction implants. I expected it to just be like all other 'just in case' tests I've had done ober the years, but turns out there are cancer cells in it based on the needle biopsy. I found out when I went to get a core biopsy on Friday, and I am also waiting on a date for a PET scan. I am scared, and sad, and can't believe it is happening again when I was so sure I was in the clear now. I don't know yet whether it is a local recurrence or something worse - the other tests are needed for that. I am dreading having to tell my 9 year old son (I'm holding off doing that until I know a bit more). I mostly coped ok last time, but he was a 6 month old baby then so he had no idea what was happening, and having to look after him was a good distraction a lot of the time. I feel like I don't have enough energy in me at the moment to stay positive, as the outcome seems so much more bleak second time around
Hi PG
Welcome the forum and sorry to hear that your breast cancer has returned. Hopefully the fact that the lump you found was small means that there has been no spread. I hope you don’t have to wait too long for the PET Scan.
Wishing you the best of luck with your scan when you have it.
Best wishes
Daisy53
