Think the cancer could be back..

[Caswell]

Just wondered if anyone out there has had cancer come back in their second breast? I am 4 years since mastectomy, chemo and 2 years since recon and now I have a lump in my 'good' breast. Had biopsies Friday and results on Tuesday - I should be calm having been through it but I'm terrified! xx

[carolinenailsea]

Dear Caswell

I havent been through what you are experiencing but I can understand how you are feeling terrified. I cannot imagine it ever gets any easier. I really hope the news is good on Tuesday for you. My very best wishes . Caroline xxx

[Caswell]

Thank you Caroline xx

[Hidden]

So sorry, Let’s hope it’s a cyst first,but you would think once is bad enough, you have just put into words my worst fear, it is not going to be easy as you have been through it before and know what’ will happen next,and your emotions,and fears all come together,we can only hope that if it is cancer,that it’s caught early,and it can all be dealt with.

I hope your family and friends all rally around and help you.

Lots of love and fingers crossed.xx

[Caswell in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, haven't told many people but feel like a huge question mark is sitting on my head! xx

[Moirs1964]

I hope the news is good for you. I’m terrified cancer will return to my “good” breast having also gone through what you’ve been through. I’ll be thinking of you and hopefully it won’t be cancer 🙏

[Jennymary]

Hope you get good results tomorrow, I've got everything crossed for you, good luck x

[Taffia]

Hope it’s good news tomorrow. Everything crossed for you. X

[Nixh]

Have my fingers and toes crossed for you xx

[04427]

Prayers and best wishes. I too live with that fear. Had surgery and radiation therapy this spring and summer. Am very reluctant to start Arimadex therapy as a major side effect of the pills are muscle and joint pain which I already suffer from with M.S..

[blessedmother]

Of course you are worried. You just get adjusted to the new normal and then have this concern. I am on my 3rd breast cancer since 2002. I am 69. Don't be discouraged by my sharing because I am still here! I remember the shock stage well in July when it was confirmed. I.am in chemo now-just started yesterday. Many nurses were the same which was comforting and it helped to know what I was getting into having had the experience. I pray your outcome is not cancer but if it is give yourself time to adjust and gain hope because we are survivors. I encourage you to let family and friends know as their support and prayers are invaluable. Prayers and hope are being sent your way!

[blue_sky1]

Don't be scared. You have to have the faith that everything is going to be fine. A local recurrence can be dealt with - but it may not be that! I have learned over the years and through many 'scares' that the best approach is to be philosophical and never assume the worst before it happens. All of my 'scares' have turned out to be nothing (much). Best of luck and lots of hugs xxxx

[Caswell]

I wouldn't like to say a massive thank you for all your kind messages of Support and to say it isn't cancer thank goodness. It is a cyst surrounded by scar tissue which I don't really understand as it is my 'good' breast. Surgeon reminded me though that I had 2 of these before the cancer so they will see me every three months now. Amazing support from my oncologist and breast surgeon. It has been a fraught week and now I am making a list of all the things I regretted not doing when I thought the cancer was back! Going to start living a bit more and working a bit less! Thank you xxx

[Caswell]

I think the last week has sent me crazy my message should read I would like to thank you all 🤣 Xx

[Debster2016 in reply to Caswell]

I am so relieved for you Caswell and as a few ladies have mentioned yes recurrence is a fear we share so I’m pleased to hear a non sinister result, thank you very much for sharing.

Wishing you well 😌xx

[mich62]

Really pleased for you xxx