PISSED OFF BIG TIME

Had recurrence in same breast a year ago with WLE and Arimidex. Had mammogram and ultrasound today and there is another suspicious area so just had a core biopsy and have to wait a week for the result. I cannot believe this is happening to me so soon. The original was in 1990. The radiologist was very nice and said it could be scar tissue but…we’ll see. Also had an eye check this week and was told I had early cataracts - it is NOT my week!

Oh olivia - it never rains but it pours! Really hope this is just scar tissue, but that doesnt help the anxiety waiting does it? Just a thought - on the WLE last year did they check your HER2 status. I have heard of cases where it can change, although presumably with the original in 1990, like mine, HER2 wasnt heard of then and the tissue won’t have been checked that far back? Re the eye check - i was told a few years ago I had early signs of cataracts, though it could be some years aways yet. Haven’t really given it much thought till I read your comment here. Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Dawn
xxx

hi Olivia,
heres hoping for scar tissue…!!!

I had a scare last weeek [dx jan 04] turned out to be fatty lump…but god was that a long week waiting for results…anxiety levels sky high.

Sorry to hear about your eye problem too…what a horrid week for you.

Take care
Karen x

hi olivia
just want to send you a big hug ((((((((((((((())))))))))))))

galen x

Olivia,

I sent you a message a few months ago about the skiing. With everything you have been through and the active lady that you are, you have been my inspiration! I don’t tell my husband much about this site ( he thinks I should move on ) but he does know about you and what you have done is amazing ( did lots of powder skiing this year but not the heli skiing yet!!). I hope and pray that everything will be alright for you after your biopsy. Please let us know how you get on, you give so much good advice to those just starting on their bc journey.

Thinking of you

Shorty xx

Hi Olivia,

I just wanted to say that i too hope that it is scar tissue…the waiting and worrying is horrible…sending you a hug to try and help a little.

Love Deb xx

Thanks everyone for your lovely messages - I cannot tell you how much they help. Just got a verbal result and it is hard scar tissue. So going to crack open a bottle!
shorty2 - went helisking 3 times this winter - you have to come with me - it is addictive! And plan to go next year to celebrate being 70!

delighted to hear that you have been told it is scar tissue … not sure what helisking is but it sounds exciting … and if you are still doing it at 70 then you are one amazing woman.

Olivia,

So, so pleased to hear your fantastic news. The waiting is the hardest part but it’s always lovely to hear good results.I’ve been thinking about you over the last few days. It’s funny, but as a group of people on the internet we don’t know each other properly and yet we think of each other and what they’re going through.
Have been to my aqua aerobics class tonight to get fit for next years skiing - still wouldn’t be able to keep up with you!
Have a glass or two on me and look forward to those birthday celebrations!

Take care.
Shorty x

good news olivia xx