Breast Cancer Support Group
Breast cancer is a cancer that usually originates in the ducts or lobules of the breast. Symptoms of breast cancer can include a lump in the breast, a change in size or shape of the breast or discharge from a nipple. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, this is the community to discuss your experience, find support, and meet others going through...
I have not been on this site for along time. I thought I was finished with Breast Cancer. In August of 2008 I had my usual mammogram. It came back Ductal carcinoma in-situ. After 3 major operations in 3 months I finally had a right mastectomy and was starting reconstruction. I was told by Oncologist, no chemo, no radiation, because nothing was left. No monthly pill, they got it all. During this time I had to divorce my husband and lost my children. (Another story) Fast forward to January 2016, they have found 4 large and fast growing tumors on my liver. I just had CT guided biopsy on Monday. Next week they will give me a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan. How can this be? I have been more than healthy all these years, just waiting for retirement. Now it looks like no retirement, I need the money for medical bills. I am only 63, won't be 64 till August.
There isn't much anyone can do for me, but please anyone who is told "you made t, your cancer free!" Keep in mind it "can", maybe not will, but it can come back. I have a friend in Australia her's came back in 7 years, mine waited another 6 months. Never get complacent once you have cancer.
There isn't much anyone can do for me, but please anyone who is told "you made t, your cancer free!" Keep in mind it "can", maybe not will, but it can come back. I have a friend in Australia her's came back in 7 years, mine waited another 6 months. Never get complacent once you have cancer.
I had a year ago my mammogram , it was 20 years from diagnosed as a very young woman, and a mass was found in my natural breast, I have had several biopsies in all this years , all negative, microcalcifications removed from my chest wall behind my reconstruction.
This mass was different, fast multiplying cells, and I ask to remove the whole mass instead of just doing a biopsy.
Was removed and my follow up was a diagnostic mammogram every 6 months, and a MRI in between.
Make sure you have a good follow up, and get yearly chest X rays, any pain , or discomfort tell your oncologist.
I see mine yearly, my breast specialist also yearly.
It can come back , and early it can be removed.