Need some success stories

Life after a breast cancer diagnosis Coping with fear and anxiety
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I was diagnosed in October 2016, stage 1, grade 2, mastectomy & tamoxifen. Oncotype 15 (low risk of recurrance, 10%)
Most of the time I do really well, always at the gym, not too many side effects from the medication etc. Every so often I read an article that scares the living daylights out of me & I have a meltdown. The latest article is a research paper suggesting that if you developed BC within 10 years of given birth to your last child then you have an increased risk (up to 5 times) of metastasis!!! I am now going out of my mind (my daughter was 7.5 on diagnosed) that I fit into this category despite my low recurrance score. I am not medically trained & it may be hard to interprate these statistics as I know know everyone is different. Just really need to hear some success stories please. Thanks. S

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Hi Sonia C,

We understand it can be hard to interpret some of the statistics in these articles especially when there are so many of them out there. Do give our nurses a call who may be able to help you make sense of what you have read which may help to reduce some of your anxiety around this. Our helpline is free and the number is 0808 800 6000 and it is open 9am-4pm weekdays and 9am -1pm Saturdays.

Best wishes,

Laura at Breast Cancer Care 

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Sonia C

I know it’s difficult with all we read these days on-line, but please try not to let it worry you too much. If you aren’t experiencing any untoward symptoms, then take it you’re okay, rather than worry yourself into being ill, yeh?

I’m 12 and 11 years beyond my initial diag. First was a grade 3.

I know it’s difficult to ignore such “findings” , but try and ignore them, and just keep on what you’re doing - keeping yourself fit. You can’t do any more. Even the fittest, healthiest people can develop cancer, so live as though you’re never going to get it again. Becomes easier with the years, believe me it does.

 

Look after yourself, take care, but keep posting if you feel the need. We’re all here for you. There are many other long term survivors like myself on here, that just post to help support, not because they’re going through it. Please take some solace and comfort from that fact.

 

Much love to you, and keep us posted how you’re doing and feeling,

Delly xxxx