Breast cancer x2

freespirit329

I have had breast cancer x2. 12/24/2009 and. Oct of 2011 and I truly am worried about a third time. I try not to think of it but let's face it it did happen a 2nd time and so close to the last. The first time surgery x2 , chemotherapy ,and radiation. This 2nd time I opted for a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction . Things are going well and January 7th I am going in to get my nipples done have some fat added to my breast and more mesh put in my abdomen. It's so much but I hope and pray this is the end.??????

Karen3

Hi freespirit329,

I have a similar situation to you having had a bilateral mastectomy December 2011 following another bout of BC in the opposite breast. I was originally diagnosed with triple negative IDC in September 2009. I truly understand your fears and of course I have suffered a similar fear myslef. But I have decided just to get on with my life as best I can. There is absolutely no point in worrying about recurrence etc. Of course I am at times overcome with fear and uncertainty but I keep having to remind myeslf that right now there is no reason to suppose that I am not perfectly well. Try to live in the moment and refuse to entertain negative thoughts because they will just bring you down emotionally. You have gone through / are going through so much to secure your health into the future. I have a BRCA1 mutation of 'unknown significance' but I have been strongly advised to have my ovaries removed (my mother had ovarian cancer at my age) and that will be the next operation I have to endure. So, we are both doing what we can to defy cancer and stay alive and that's the best we can do. We must both just get on with living!

Best wishes to you and lets hope that both of us have seen the last of BC!

cazza40

HI

I just found out i have a recurrence in the other breast 7 years out from the first. I too am worrried about third time unlucky. I had a mastectomy the first time round and will do that again with immediate reconstruction.

I guess the fear is more about spread and it metastasising. But like you I'm trying to live in the moment/ I haven't had all my scans yet for the recurrence so am a bit afraid but trying to put that aweful diagnosis to the back of my mind

Karen3

Hi cazza40 -just wonered how you are? Were the scans O.K? We all fear about mets BUT until someone tells you otherwise assume you are fine.