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Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Tootsweet74
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I have Triple Negative Breast Cancer which is in my left breast and axilla. I had a PET scan on Tues to check my liver and the the results have come back clear. But there is something showing on my spine, in particular T12, which they want to check out before treatment starts, so I have to go for another MRI! I’m absolutely distraught. I thought I was just waiting to see if my liver was clear now I have to wait for more results. I know these things take time but it’s so frustrating and distressing. I'm worried sick again. Is it common? Would it be in one particular area in my spine and nowhere else? I just don’t know what to think.

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  • Hello and thanks for your post

    When something shows up in a PET scan waiting to have further tests is very stressful, and it's natural to feel scared. But I’m afraid until the MRI results are known no one can tell you  anymore for now.

    Breast cancer can sometimes travel to the bones  and with an abnormality in the spine, it is taken seriously and properly looked into but it can also have nothing to do with cancer. 

    I know waiting when you are worried like this is never easy but I’m afraid there is no real way round this. Some people find talking it through with family and friends and keeping busy can sometimes help. But until you know more it’s natural to worry.

    I hope you know more about your situation soon. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Kind regards,

    Celene

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    Thank you, I know, the only way to really know is wait for the scan and results. I'm trying to keep busy and I talk a lot to family and friends, they have been great. I just look for reassurance as I'm so scared but hopefully I'll get the scan and clear results soon. 
     

    x

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    Hey Tootsweet,

    The waiting is the worst bit of this journey, isn't it . Knowledge is power and even when we hear bad news, once we know for sure, we start to process and deal with it. I hope you're not waiting too long and it's a good outcome for you, it could be one of many things they've spotted and they're being thorough. As I've gone through similar myself, I can totally identify but I'm now at the point, with the help of some medication for anxiety, where I worry much less about things I can't control. You will get to that point too. Good luck and big hugs, you can do this. 

    Jane x

     

  • Offline in reply to JaneRu

    Hi, yes waiting is awful. You do try and guess what they'll say. Every scenario goes through your head. I just heard my MRI scan is on Tues morning, I'm dreading it but I just want it over so I can start treatment. At least I know something is being done then.

    I'm sorry you have gone/going through this. Hope you are doing well and yes, we will do this.

    Sending you love & best wishes.

    x 

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