Local recurrence - possible stage 4 Diagnosis - any prep advice?

Christmascarol
Christmascarol Member Posts: 25
edited September 2017 in Just Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastasis

Hello everyone,

I was just diagnosed with a local recurrence 9 years after having had a mastectomy. I have had rib pain for two years.

I just had a bone scan today and i have an MRI on Thursday.

I am feeling extremely anxious, and I know you all get it.

I would be so grateful for any advice on how to prepare myself for the diagnosis of mets.

I don't have anyone in my circle of friends who can relate, but i do have a supportive and wonderful husband.

I am over 50 years old and was an officer in the military, but i gotta tell you ladies, nothing i did or saw is/was as stressful as this journey. You all have my highest respect and even though i wish with all my heart none of us were here, i feel honored to be a part of such a supportive and strong community.

Carol

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited September 2017

    ChristmasCarol,

    It's an honor to have you! We're so sorry you find yourself here, but we're really glad you found us. You're sure to find our Community and incredible source of information, support, and inspiration. There's lots of helpful members here who know just what you're experiencing -- we're all here for you! You're sure to get lots of welcoming responses soon.

    We look forward to hearing more from you soon. Please keep us posted on how your next appointment goes.

    --The Mods

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  • Jackster51
    Jackster51 Member Posts: 357
    edited September 2017

    I'm so sorry you find yourself here after 9 years! I have no experience with this, but hopefully someone will come along soon. Have you checked out the bone mets thread?

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  • Emily2008
    Emily2008 Member Posts: 605
    edited September 2017

    Sorry to hear about your recurrence. I had a recurrence in the same breast, post-mastectomy, 8 1/2 years later, so I really do get it.

    While I was terrified of mets, the scans showed no other cancer. So it was a local recurrence, I had surgery to remove it, then 30 rad treatments.

    It is entirely possible that this is a local recurrence only, and that you're not dealing with Stage 4.

    Please keep us posted as you get your scan results. All the best!

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  • Christmascarol
    Christmascarol Member Posts: 25
    edited September 2017

    Thank you so very much for sharing your story. I am hopeful as well that this recurrence might be identified as local at this point. The pain I have had in my ribs for two years though, same side as the recurrence, has me very worried.

    I picked up some meds from my gp last night to help with anxiety. First item in my new survival kit. The battle as we all know includes many fronts. Right now I am overwhelmed with the emotional aspects. Next I suspectwill be the physical as the treatment plan evolves.

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited September 2017

    I have had a local recurrence and have had rib pain for about a year . Bone scans have been negative. Hoping the same for you. Keep us pisted

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  • Christmascarol
    Christmascarol Member Posts: 25
    edited September 2017

    dear kbeee

    So sorry to hear about your recurrence. Thanks for sharing your story. I am praying this is the end of those nasty little cells making a reappearance for all of us

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