Hello all and 'Happy New Year!
I was told on the 20th of Dec that I have two tumours in my breast. I had two tumours in 2013 so in totoal 4 tumours in the same breast - how greedy! Treatment was a lumpectomy, radiotherapy, and tamoxifen for 3 years (I found that in year two I was starting to get intolerable side effects. I was 42, with a 3 and 6 year old), so I stopped it with the blessing of the medical team. Strong positive family history and though BRACA -ve, it was felt there was a genetic element.
Unsure if lymph nodes are included - no clear result from the axilla needle biopsy which was then repeated on the 20th Dec. I get the results Fri at a meeting back with the surgeon. Certainly a full mastectomy this time, possible full anc if positive lymph nodes, and possibly chemo. Recon options - I had radiotherapy with a pre existing implant in place. Lots of capsular contracture and distortion over the years post radiotherapy but it’s not been too bad all in.
It makes recon this time a bit more limited. They are looking at implant, the muscle from the back being transferred and infilling with fat transfer. I’m a swimmer and keep very fit boxing etc. Unsure what recovery may be like - obviously it’s an individual thing too, but I have been very lucky to recover quickly form things in the past. Either way, i was told to fatten up over Christmas - silver linings eigh 
Thank you in advance for your listening ear and time. x
