Anybody had recurrence while on Armidex

Good question and good news that noone has posted in the affirmative yet .

I got a second primary tumor that was discovered on my first mammogram after tumor #1. Exactly one year to the day later. I call it my Groundhog Day.

The second tumor was weakly ER+ but flipped to being TN when the oncotype was performed. So I am still on Arimidex and have SOOOO many side effects. Cancer Sucks

I know someone that got off Arimidex after 5 years and was told she was still cancer free. One month later, she found a lump and it was a reccurrance and she was put back on the Arimidex for another 5 years.

Hi Angelia,

The first tumor was on the left in which I had a lumpectomy, rads, and arimidex. The second tumor was on the right side so I said th heck with breasts. I had a BMX, chemo, and still on arimidex for tumor #1.

Good luck with your mammogram, Angelia! I think we all start to worry as tests fall due but chances are you'll be ok. 

I assume you are still seeing your doctors regularly and they are examining you between scans. This is good insurance as well.

Don't hesitate to ask your docs any questions whenever you see them. Their answers can be reassuring.

And stay in touch here also!

After six years from original diagnosis, I had a local recurrence.  I had a double mastectomy in 2008-2009 with reconstruction, chemo and five years on aromasin.  I finished up my five years on aromasin in January 2014 and in September 2014 ( lump found in June 2014) was diagnosed with a very small recurrence.  I had a biopsy to confirm recurrence and an excision and am cancer fee now.  Oncologist is recommending chemo again with another five years on AI.  All doctors are recommending radiation which I did not have the first time.  This recurrence was very, very small with breast surgeon and oncologist both having difficulty finding it without my help.  I originally found it while in the shower.  I have a wonderful relationship with my oncologist but am questioning the need for chemo again.  Breast surgeon thought radiation only.  Trying to educate myself and make the most informed decision.  Anybody else in my shoes?  Would love to hear your story.

Angelia my original cancer was Grade 2 and I was 64 years old.Based on my oncotype results which by the way were 42% not 45%, I always felt like it was just a matter of time before it came back.

Hi

Anastrozole

I have had breast Ca 3 x. Stage 1 less than 1 cm both times. Estrogen+ progesterone- her 2-.

This time I was told her2 + Estrogen+ but Im currently on herceptin

Chemotherapy also completed July this year.

Only 2 mos after its back, Now in the skin where breast once was.

Now Aromasin. They suggest more radiation for skin recurrence. I've had Rads the first time ugh.

nred2002, did it go any place else besides the lymhnodes? I see your tagline says stage four...