I was diagnosed with DCIS in my left breast in 2020. I had a mastectomy and didn’t require any further treatment. I had annual monitoring mammograms on my right breast.
In 2023 I was recalled for further scans and biopsies. These revealed two areas of invasive ductal carcinoma. I had a lumpectomy. After surgery the tumours were found to be grade 3, hormone negative, HER positive. I had chemotherapy and Herceptin plus radiotherapy. And I hoped that was it. In fact I recently had what I thought was to be my last meeting with my oncologist.
I recently had my monitoring mammogram and have been recalled yet again for further scans and biopsies. The day I received the letter I had the mindset of “been there, done that, got the t-shirt. I can handle this”. I didn’t really have any major problems with my treatment (once they’d sorted out my reaction to Paclitaxel), and felt it was something I could manage again.
However while waiting for the appointment I have found myself getting increasingly nervous - convinced it has spread (is that weird spot actually skin cancer?). I am finding it difficult to plan things for the next few months.
I know this is a very normal reaction. I just need to write it down and then maybe I can stop dwelling on it
Thinking of you, we all run away with our thoughts after any cancer treatment, at the moment take one day at a time until you have a treatment plan, this will allow you to move forward if and when your ready.
Fingers crossed for a good outcome, wishing you well.
Hi hun
Ah sending you hugs reading this.So sorry you find yourself here again.
I’m in a similar position to you.First diagnosis 2020 when I had mammoplasty,chemo,radiotherapy and hormone treatment.
I was then recalled on my 5th year mamo.This time;
I have been diagnosed with a new primary this time triple negative.Last tumour ER postitive.
Had mastectomy and reconstructive surgery in march.Im half way through 6 cycles of Docetaxel and carboplatin.It has been brutal despite me having treatment before.
I like you feel all over mentally and very anxious.However,I just try to take one day at a time and I don’t look too far ahead as I just can’t. We are all in the same boat where that is concerned.
Sending love to you and take it minute by minute if you up to day by day x
Turns out to be a poorly worded letter. They weren’t recalling me due to something being found on the mammogram. It was to follow up on my report of a small lump and area of tenderness on the scar.
I met with my surgeon who said the mammogram was clear and that the lump and soreness is probably a delayed reaction to radiotherapy. He said I should have an ultrasound scan to be sure. The ultrasound was also clear.
