2nd dx 15 years later

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c00l
c00l Member Posts: 4
edited April 2021 in Second or Third Breast Cancer

2005 +++ 1.5 cm R Mast Lat Flap AC+TH tamoxifen

2020 ++- 1.8 cm L Mast implant only Hormone Blocker

Hi. I’m returning here after almost 15 years because this group was so helpful for me the first time around. I’m not sure what to say besides here I am again. This time I have a loving husband by my side. It helps so much to have bc sisters to talk to. Just had Surg for a perm implant on R and revisions on L. Sitting at home taking it easy...and taking it all in. Thanks for letting me introduce myself...again

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  • annadou
    annadou Member Posts: 221
    edited January 2021

    Hi there

    I’m back too after 11 y 9 m. Shell shocked , numb upset stressed it’s all hit me Get my treatment plan on Wednesday and I’m pretty sure it will involve chemo etc all over again. Mine is in the right lung

    Stay strong keep posting. As for you this board helped me the first time round

    Here’s to 2021 hope it brings good news for everyone

    Ann

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  • LivinLife
    LivinLife Member Posts: 1,332
    edited January 2021

    c001 and annadou - Welcome to you both and again unfortunately. Recurrence, or new recurrence, is certainly something I believe we all are concerned about, at least at times.... Here the two of you are... and so many years later... it still blows my mind and yet stories like yours are not uncommon on this site unfortunately. I'm glad you logged back in for all the info and support this site can offer! Sounds like you both had positive experiences the first time. This is a great site!

    c001 I hope your recovery continues going well... sounds like it has been all right thus far?

    annadou Seems you will have a busy treatment schedule. Glad you're finding out about that soon - as you know the waiting can be so difficult. You may want to start your own thread (or begin adding to you old one) if you haven't already. I just logged in so am not sure what else is on the site since yesterday at some point....

    I wish both of you well and please keep us updated on how each of you are doing!


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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited January 2021

    Hi ladies! We're so sorry you are going through this again, but glad you decided to come back to the Community.

    Good luck with tests and treatment and please, keep us updated on how you're getting on.

    Best wishes,

    The Mods

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  • moth
    moth Member Posts: 4,800
    edited January 2021

    sorry you find yourselves here again.

    I think at some level I thought ok, I paid my dues, I'm done with being sick .. but of course it doesn't work like that.

    Ann, there's a lung mets thread if you're interested; I'm there :) . https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/8/topics/...


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  • c00l
    c00l Member Posts: 4
    edited January 2021

    Hello annadou. Greetings from Texas.

    I can relate to your shock. I felt a lump one day. I had to be very assertive with my doctor just to have her send me for a mammogram. The morning of the mammo, the technician had me stay there afterward while he called my doctor for an immediate referral for a biopsy. I was not prepared, though I guess we never are for something like this.

    I am healing well from surgery, and trying to get back into my routine. My next doctor’s appointment is on the 5th for a surgery follow-up.

    Please continue to post! I would appreciate knowing how your treatment plan shapes up.

    Hugs!

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  • annadou
    annadou Member Posts: 221
    edited January 2021

    Hi all

    Hope you are doing well and thanks for your message

    Super sunshine here in Athens I think winter has forgotten us this year

    Treatment plan is Ibrance and Falsodex to start fairly soon do I’m psyching myself up fior that. I tolerated the treatment the first time round so here’s hoping 🤞🏽

    Take care all

    Hugs

    Anna

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  • annadou
    annadou Member Posts: 221
    edited January 2021

    Hey cOOl

    Just checking in to see how you are after surgery and your check up on the 5 th

    Have been very busy with all these tests etc damm full time job this cancer is. Start treatment tomorrow with the injections and the pills on Monday

    Hope all is well with you

    Anna

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited January 2021

    Sorry you both find yourself back here. Hoping treatment plans are in place soon and that treatments are well tolerated.

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited April 2021

    This really sucks for you guys. That's a long time to be cancer-free and then have that insidious disease rear it's ugly head again. I guess that's why we never feel we have totally whipped the beast.

    I was DX in 2011 with IDC, Stage 1b, Grade 1. I had a lumpectomy and 33 rounds of radiation. I took Tamoxifen for 5 years. My Oncotype score was 11. 8% chance of recurrence. Looks like the odds are in my favor but I still panic right before my mammogram. I'm pretty sure I will always have that fear factor.

    Still what a shock for you ladies. Thing is though you made it through the first one and you'll make it through this tone around too. Best of luck.

    Keep the faith.

    Diane

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