Hi everyone, I had a mastectomy 25 years ago now I have all the same symptoms in my other breast, I’m worried silly as to how I can face it all again. Going to make an appointment tomorrow but I know the results already in my mind. Havn’t eater for 3 days now. Sorry to be such a pessimest.
Dear Larnaca
Welcome to the forum. I am bringing your post up to the top so more people will see it and I’m sure you will soon have some support from other forum members.
You could also contact our Helpline for information and support during this very worrying time. They are open from 9-5 on weekdays and 9-2 on Saturdays. The number is 0808 800 6000. All calls are free and confidential.
Very best wishes
Janet
BCC Facilitator
Hi larnaca
Even if it is BC again you have done once and had 25 years cancer free no reason why you cannot do the same again… I have had two primary breast cancers and a recurrence… It’s not very nice as you feel you have done your bit… But treatments and advances have improved dramatically in the last 25 years so if your worst fears come true hopefully it will be an easier ride this time… But you never know it could be a cyst or another benign type of change.
Let us all know how you get on.
lulu x
Hi Larnaca,
So sorry you are facing this anxiety after such a long time of NED (No Evidence of Disease), you must have thought it was all long gone by now. I cannot begin to imagine how you are feeling but please be assured that you will get great support on here (sorry we didn’t spot your post til now).
If it is cancer - and it’s a massive ‘if’ at this stage - you will find I am sure that treatment has advanced tremendously since your last encounter, and that it is really good.
I’m sure you know all the stats and stuff as well as any of us, so I won’t list them, but please hold onto the fact that most breast problems are benign.
I wonder is there someone you can tell your fears too? A partner, sibling, close friend? Some of us (like me) are very independent and don’t want to worry others but soemtrimes we just need one person we can tell.
I really hope it all turns out to be a false alarm for you, but please be assured that if it isn’t you’ll get great treatment really quickly, and great support from the girls (and a few blokes) on here.
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Thanks so much for your comments. I will let you know how I get on. It’s so good to have somewhere to write all my fears. I do believe it is cancer again though as the symtoms are just the same as last time.
Hoping you can sleep better tonight Larnaca and hopefully manage some food before you make your appointment tomorrow, although I can totally understand your angst. The waiting is hell, isn’t it?
It’s never easy but through talking to others who’ve been through it you may find some strength to get through this ordeal.
I really hope tests prove it is a cyst or benign. Fingers crossed.
Will be thinking of you until we hear from you again…
Welsh girl x
Similar to me, I first had bc in 1985 and went 20 years with no problems, after all that time the last thing I thought was that it would come back. Mine did but hopefully yours hasn’t, but if it has you will cope, after all what other choice do we have.
Best of luck.
Jan
Hi Larnaca
Just sending you some love and praying its nothing to concern yourself about.
Your name reminds me of my lovely time in Cyprus 
Just to say that my brother-in-law’s mother had a mx in the late 1960’s when the only other treatment she received was radiotherapy. When she had her reoccurence more than 40 years later her treatment was so very, very different from that of the 1960’s.
Hopefully, you do not have a reoccurence, but I just wanted to say that so much more is known about breast cancer and it’s treatment today compared to your original diagnosis 25 years ago so take heart from this.
You also have the benefit of this website and the support that you will find here. I am sure that you will find this of great comfort as I guess that 25 years ago you were so much more alone when you had your treatment. There are lots of us here to support you along the way if you find that you have to make your journey through breast cancer for a 2nd time.
With best wishes
Mazzalou x
Thanks everyone for your support. My appointment is 9.30 tomorrow, I’m living off diazapam pills at the moment (that I’ve had stored up for over a year since the doctor stopped prescribing them).
Yes Libralady I chose my name from some time I lived there years ago.
It’s so good to be able to share my thoughts with others who understand.
Good luck in the morning larnaca I’ll be thinking of you x
Thanks Lulu. I phoned my daughter this evening and she’s coming with me. I didn’t want to worry her but so desperately needed support,though I was going to try to stay strong and go it alone but weakened. xx
thinking of you… hope all goes as well as possible
How did you get on? Lxxxx
Hiya, I too am in the more than once club and was wondering how you got on ??? Jeanette
Hi, i’ve got an appointment on 19th Jan for a mammogram, just trying now to think of it but as you all know that’s impossible. Keep telling myself that I won’t keep the appointment but I know I really have to.