Exactly 2 years since diagnosed with ER+ and HER2+, and radiotherapy finished after lumpectomy for early stage cancer, no lymph nodes involved.
No-one ever mentioned this could spread, I was under the stupid impression that as long as no lymph nodes involved, no chance of spread.
Became ill in dec 23 with breathlessness which was suspected as chest infection. 2 weeks later with no improvement was sent for chest xray. Fluid found on my lung. Just over 1.3ltr was drained and sent fir tests, I still have 1ltr left. Came back with cancer cells which when tested showed same as original breast cancer. I had yearly mammogram day after xray, came back clear. This is spreading of original cancer I'm told
1 week later started with what looked like heat spots on same breast. These have grown in size and colour and we're diagnosed as cancerous nodules. I have about 12, they are painful, burning and itching. Biopsy taken last week.
Was at oncology yesterday, wasn't hopefully about treatment with these two spreads. Obviosly cant be cured however consultant believes is fully treatable, which is great news. My main worry is the chemo and Herceptin treatment and their side effects as I live alone after the sudden death of both my husband and youngest son within four months of my last treatment ending.
Any input or tips from anyone who's gone through these treatments would be much appreciated.
