Hello I think I agree with Orange Cat that this group of threads is a funny one for those of us with local/regional recurrence or new primary. It took me some time to find it! It should be something like 'I am diagnosed again for the second, third or more time'! I had a regional recurrence diagnosed in Nov 2012, 3 years after a primary diagnosis in 2009, and I am now being investigated for another (maybe local) recurrence 15 months on from the last one. There is no better way of describing it all as a roller coaster of shock, convalescence, adjustment and acceptance, followed by a gradual return of hope and optimism, only to be whacked by another shock etc. - with steadily accummulating side effects from various treatments. To keep steadfast and functioning for my young-ish family often seems too much.....Maybe I'm just feeling jaundiced - I'm coming to the end of two weeks of 'waiting for results' hell - we all know how much that sucks. When you don't know what's going on your mind plays havoc! Anyway, the sun's shining and the sky is blue - have a nice day everybody! maggy
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