Secondary breast cancer in rib

FormerMember
FormerMember
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Hi

I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in October 2018 and had a lumpectomy to remove the tumour plus a breast reduction and lift.  I also had 4 out of 19 nodes removed.  I was told i was cancer free and my treatment plan was to consist of 6 chemotherapy and between 15 and 25 radiotherapy.  Last week I got the result of my ct scan which was taken almost 3 months ago and this shows a spot on my left rib.   I have to have another ct after  chemo to confirm whether this is a secondary but they are worried about it.

I am beside myself with worry, petrified of dying and feel so down.  The chemo is taking its toll now and my body aches and i have put so much weight on.  I wondered if anyone else has been in the same situation as me and could offer me any advice please?

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi - I was diagnosed with secondaries in my spine and have 3 'spots' on different vertabrea I felt exactly the same as you initially and thought I was going to die soon. However, that was 6 years ago and my disease is stable at the moment. I am on Anastrazole and Alendronic Acid and although there are annoying side effects I am still here and hope to be for some time yet.. Secondaries are not curable but totally treatable and you could live a good life for many years. I hope this helps a bit and I am sure there are lots of others on here in this position who will also reply to you.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to FormerMember

    Hi

    i was diagnose Nov 16 primary and secondary at same time.  All stable at moment.

    xxx