Local Recurance near mastectomy scar after 5 years

Jaimieh

BabyRuth thanks for answering me.  I really appreciate it.  It is almost like when HER2 comes back they don't know what to give unless there are Mets.  I hope this last round keeps everything clear ((hugs)).

Basia

Just came back from PET scan.  I was lucky to run into my oncologist (in the same building) and spoke to him about all that has been going on, he immediately went to radiology and personally read all my scans. Came back to me with all that shows is 2 little spots on the breast and one lymph node.  I never thought I would be happy to hear that I have caner again, but I was happy that it is a local recurrence. I was so worried about my lungs.  At least now I know what I have and can work on a plan of action.  Thank you all for your support

Jaimieh

Basia I am glad that your lungs are okay. I hear you on being happy that you have no additional cancer. 

BabyRuth

I am so glad that it had not spread.  That is good news in a bad situation.  After you meet with your MO, let us know what your new course of action is.  I will be interested to see what they recommend for you.

Basia

Next step is Breast Surgeon, she needs to remove this stuff.  Afterwards it has to get a full pathology report so the MO can figure out a plan.  What gets me is he said he is not 100% convinced this is cancer even though the needle biopsy (w/o full path report) says it is.  Now I keep questioning myself on the BS's exact words, did she say abnormal cells or cancer cells? I'm sure it's cancer cells, i don't think I would make that kind of mistake, but a part of me can't help but wonder. 

Jaimieh

Basia that would be great if it wasn't cancer.  I would ask the BS when you talk to him/her next time. 

barbe1958

Basia, it`s strange what we consider good news nowadays, isn`t it? But do keep us posted on what the pathology is.

bevin

HI Basia

You can get a copy of the biospy report and have written confirmation of the findings. I always get copies of my radiologist reports, scans on a disc and any pathology report for my own records. Just a thought for you.

Curlylocks

I was 8 years out of my first diagnosis of ER/pr+ bc, diagnosed in 2005 at age 41.  I just finished chemo 3 weeks ago for a new Primary bc in my same affected breast, this time receptors are Triple Negative.  This 2nd bc diagnosis was found via pathology from what was suppose to be a prophylactic mascetomy with DIEP reconstruction in Dec 2013.

Michele

barbe1958

Michele, thank God they check the tissue so well!!!! That must have been a shocker. I'm in Ontario, too. Where are you?

Curlylocks

I live in Acton, Ontario.  It was a kick in the gut for sure!  I am thankful I listened to my little voice and had the masectomy, god knows where I would be as Triple Negative tends to be aggressive.

Michele