Is this the start of secondaries?

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A bit of background… dx in Sept 08 Grade 2 invasive lobular, lumpectomy,3 nodes involved, fec, radiotherapy & now tamoxifen.
Just been to my oncologist for my check up and mentioned the niggling back pain that I have which worsens at night… on the journey home her secretary phoned to say MRI scan has been booked for Thursday this week. I wasn’t scared but now I am!! Suddenly all the implications are looming in front of me… Has anyone else had symptoms like this at all?
Hubby is about to go away on business trip- he wants to cancel and youngest has just started uni…
Any advice very welcome
Beth
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Hi Beth
It sounds like you have an oncologist that cares and listens. I have too, and he sent me for a MRI scan 2 weeks ago, luckily all was clear. Often it’s just to make sure, but what ever the outcome you seem to be in good hands. Try to live one day at a time. I know its is a worrying time and this is the place to come to get support from people who really understand, cos they have been there.
All the best
Maria

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Hello Beth,

I’m sorry I’m not replying with any advice but just to say I know how you’re feeling as the same thing has happened to me.

At a routine follow-up appointment with my onc, almost as an afterthought, I Mentioned niggly pains and now I’m having an MRI scan on Thursday too.

After feeling happy and positive after bilateral mastectomy, full node clearance and chemotherapy, I now feel as frightened as I did last December when first diagnosed.

I will be thinking of you on Thursday

Lots of hugs x

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Hi Beth

Please feel free to call our helpline for further support and a listening ear in addition to the valuable replies you have here on 0808 800 6000, the line is open weekdays 9-5 and Sat 9-2.

Take care
Lucy

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Hi Beth

You don’t say how old you are, but I hardly know anyone that is 40 plus and doesn’t have some back pain - it could be so many things. If the pain is worse at night it could be your mattress, or that you have been sitting in a chair or sofa all evening that has set it off. It’s a good idea to get it checked out, but try not to worry too much - I know, easier said than done.
finty x

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Thanks for all your kind words… Lella I will also be thinking of you on Thursday!
Flinty- I’m 46 and have already thought about the mattress- its very good quality and only 18 months old…so not that.
I have had the constant lull of pain for the last 7 weeks…
x

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Hi all

I wonder if someone can help me? My mum has this week been told that she has a ‘local recurrence’ in the skin across both breasts (she has had two mastectomies…although not done at the same time). Is this the start of secondary cancer…or is a local recurrence something different?

I hope someone can shed some light…I’m very confused!

Thank you!

Laura

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Hi Laura

Here’s a link to more information about types of recurrence which may help you to understand your Mum’s diagnosis:

breastcancercare.org.uk/breast-cancer-breast-health/moving-forward/signs-and-symptoms-of-cancer-coming-back/types-of-recurrence/

If you feel it would help to talk things through with one of our helpliners please call 0808 800 6000 weekdays 9-5 and Sat 9-2.

Take care
Lucy

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Just to let you all share my good news… I have just received my results from the Oncologist for my back MRI… I must be the only person that when she was told she had “degenerative spinal erosion” cried with happiness… I am just so relieved.
Lella - let me know how you have got on with your scan - I have been thinking about you.
Laura - very best wishes to your mum

xx

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hey bethy, am also so pleased that you just have a rubbish spine. Your relief comes straight through the page, hope you are able to mark such good news.

Vickie

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Oh Bethy I cried when I read your post - what wonderful news - it’s strange isn’t it that we are grateful to hear we’ve ‘only’ got breast cancer. You must be SO relieved.

I had my MRI last Thursday but unfortunately have to wait 2 weeks for the results - taking a day at a time. Your news has made feel me so much more positive.

Hugs x

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Bethy, your relief is tangible!! I’m so pleased for you, it’s fantastic finding out we’re not facing an even harder battle. I guess we have to live with the fears for the rest of our lives.

Jane

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Delighted for you. We really have to enjoy the good news. Debx

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Hi Bethy

Wanted to share my good news with you … results of spine MRI show a prolapsed disc!

Can’t describe the relief after 5 weeks of dread. We are walking on air this weekend.

Hugs x