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I had breast cancer back in 2014, I thought I was done with it. Woke up at 6;30 this morning that my biopsy came back positive. I had my biopsy in Chicago we are in CA. Not a great way to wake up. Anyway, what can you do?
Walleye
(35,658 posts)Theres always that nagging worry that it will come back. I really hope your treatment goes well.
I hope you never have to deal with it again.
TexasTowelie
(116,746 posts)You beat this once and I'm certain that you can repeat that outcome.
TNNurse
(7,121 posts)I am so very sorry you have to face this again. At my age (74 soon), I would do nothing, but support and encourage you whatever you do.
flying_wahini
(8,006 posts)Same thing with my sister. Had a breast removed and 5.5 years later had reoccurrence on other side.
That was in 2014 as well. Has had 2 sites more and they told her she had 6 months in early 2016. Shes still here and kicking along. Try not to let the bastards get you down.
cate94
(2,888 posts)Thats horrible! Im glad she proved the Dr.s wrong!
sinkingfeeling
(52,986 posts)cate94
(2,888 posts)Its small, so thats good.
murielm99
(31,433 posts)I know you can beat this again. Good luck and prayers to you!
cate94
(2,888 posts)yardwork
(64,318 posts)cate94
(2,888 posts)Sogo
(5,767 posts)Thats what I would, anyway
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cate94
(2,888 posts)I could get my cousin to review the slides (hes a pathologist). But I think Ill wait until I know what the treatment might be. If it seems unreasonable, Ill definitely take your advice.
Sogo
(5,767 posts)colorado_ufo
(5,926 posts)Follow your doctor's advice closely and take care of yourself.
cate94
(2,888 posts)PennyC
(2,312 posts)Mine was in 2016. Hoping your treatment goes well and fast!
TygrBright
(20,987 posts)I have a friend who is approaching 20 years clean after 3 separate treatments over 12 years.
Will hold you in my heart for coming out the other side stronger!
hopefully,
Bright
cate94
(2,888 posts)SheltieLover
(59,599 posts)Get 2nd opinion?
cate94
(2,888 posts)So sorry to hear you qre going through this again!
c-rational
(2,866 posts)cate94
(2,888 posts)3Hotdogs
(13,394 posts)1WorldHope
(899 posts)I just hit 5 years since I had treatment. What is the plan going forward? You should have your choice of good doctors in California. I'm sorry you have to go through this again. It is all consuming. I'm sending white light to you. I wish I could do more.
cate94
(2,888 posts)Ill get treatment in Chicago. My home is there, and most of my support systems.
1WorldHope
(899 posts)jpak
(41,780 posts)Wrf
Wtf is right!
barbtries
(29,766 posts)I'm so sorry to hear this. Do you need to rush back to IL or can you be treated in CA?
What can you do? Fight it. Win it. Live your best life every minute.
Ill be going back to IL March 8 and appointments follow. Most of my support is there.
brer cat
(26,253 posts)Keep fighting and try to stay positive!
cate94
(2,888 posts)Im trying.
Staph
(6,345 posts)I was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2013 -- hysterectomy, chemo, radiation, the whole works.
It came back in 2017 and I had another round of chemo. And it returned again in 2019, with no chemo left to try. But a new immunotherapy treatment had been developed in the meantime, and I qualified for it.
It's now 2023 - ten years since my original diagnosis - and I am cancer-free. So far. I have my semi-annual CT scan scheduled next month.
All that you can do is live. Every year new treatments come along, miraculous treatments. All you have to do is continue to live your life until science catches up with you. And enjoy that life while you have it!
Im so glad they found an immunotherapy that has worked! We just do the best we can, and keep on going. Stay well!
mercuryblues
(15,099 posts)You can do this. It may suck and you may hate it, but you can do this.
cate94
(2,888 posts)Lifeafter70
(360 posts)cate94
(2,888 posts)hamsterjill
(15,507 posts)I wish you all the best.
My sisters was caught early and she will have a lumpectomy and then determine the next steps. I must say, however, that navigating the health care system for the diagnosis and preparation for her surgery has been a complete nightmare. I have a stinking suspicion that if this were a man thing, there wouldnt be nearly as much stress and logistics. Her oncologist has been very kind, but we met with her surgeon today and he was aloof and hurried. Yes, I know. Surgeons arent known for their bedside manner but good grief!
Again, all the best to you. Take the time to take the best care of yourself!!
cate94
(2,888 posts)The day I found out I had a recurrence, I ended up at Urgent Care. Turned out I also had pneumonia. It worked out that I couldnt get to the surgeon or oncologist for a few weeks, which let me get over the pneumonia.
I had a really wonderful surgeon the first go round, but hes retired. My first oncologist was a nice young man, but he didnt listen well. This time Im starting with an entirely different team. (My previous oncologist is out of town, on the very dates Im able to be there.)
I hope it all goes well with your sister. I also hope her surgeons arrogance is well earned. The good news is that the most important time shell spend with him, shell be sleeping.
Good luck to you both!