Hello,
I’m having maintenance treatment for stage 3c ovarian cancer, diagnosed last April. When I was found to have BRCA1 I was referred for genetic counselling and from there was made appts for a mammogram and MRI, both of which I had last week.
The post arrives and there it is - the brown envelope (and with about 10 mins to spare before the school run). I’ve been invited back to the hospital tomorrow for a breast exam, mammogram, CT scan and possibly needle biopsy. I phoned to speak to a nurse who tried to reassure me by saying that they probably just need to see what is normal for me as breasts change during the course of the month (not sure mine really do as I’ve had a total hysterectomy). Since then, I’ve noticed that my armpit feels quite tender. So now I’m really worried.
I wondered if anyone else with BRCA had experienced any of this? I’ve read that it’s unusual to have both of these cancers simultaneously and that the chemo administered for ovarian cancer can provide some protection against breast cancer.
Sending good wishes to everyone.
K
Hi KateH
I’m Anne, one of the Community Champions here on the Online Community and, although I'm not a member of this group, I noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.
While you're waiting for replies, it would be great if you could put something about your ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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