New to group and scared

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Hello all,

Just reaching out to this group because I need some support and advice.

I had early stage BC -  ER+ HER2- back in 2013.  I was successfully treated with a lumpectomy and RT , have been on Taxmoxifen for 7 years.  Last January I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer, which I am now NED after chemo and surgery,  (not BRCA) I am taking Olaparib as a maintenance drug.  I got pain in my ribs on the BC side in December, so my Doc arranged a bone scan as a precaution.  It showed up 2 hotspots on my 6 and 8th rib, so I had a CT and Blood test CA 15-3 last week.  I now have received a letter for a phone appointment with the Breast Unit oncology Doc  at my  hospital and dreading the worst.  The pain has improved a lot since December, and also last week I had a clear routine mammogram which gave me hope.   Has anyone else been or are in this position? what are the treatments, I just need something positive to cling to.

Hope you are all well,

Love  Janet 

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    FormerMember

    Hi 

    just to say welcome and we’re with you.  It’s easier said than done but try and take it in small steps.  I too am er+ and her- and there are lots of treatment options. I have multiple secondaries but outlook is hopeful.

    Sending love.

  • thank you so much for your reply.  Just have  that horrid wait until next week for my phone call with breast unit .  I suspect the first thing will be a biopsy.  It's good to know there is others out there and different treatment options available.

    Have a good weekend, having my covid vaccine on Sunday!

    Love 

    Janet 

    Janet