Hi,

I was diagnosed with early breast cancer [left breast] in 2023, i had a lumpectomy and targeted radiotherapy. I have been taking Letrozole since then, with yearly mammograms.

however last year i found a lump in the same breast breast, so had a mammogram, but was worried that as it was in an area that couldnt be detected as it was nearer to my armpit, I was assured there was no evidence of breast cancer visible on the mammogram and there was evidence of fatty / scar tissue.

However now the lump although still there has become what my doctor described as a figure of 8 mass, attached to a more solid mass, and yet another lump in a different area, within the breast.

My general health is not good with aching in my neck, shoulder blade on left side, and collar bone on left side.

blood tests show my Thyroid is seriously underactive even though I take my thyroxine religiously and daily, and my liver function test was bad, so all of these are under review.

I originally went to see my GP as I have had rapid weight loss ; 2.5 stone in 4 months, and mentioned I was still worried about the breast lump, which has got bigger.

I have been referred under the 2 week system, and have an appointment on Monday back at my breast clinic for further investigations, mammograms, ultrasounds, biopsies if needed.

I am literally going out of my head with worry, still going to work, laughing, joking etc... but I have meltdowns when Im on my own...and cant sleep. I really am putting on a brave face...but..what if its come back....what are the survival rates...what if its spread...even after surgery , radiotherapy, hormone treatment....is it possible for it to come back at all...??????...I dont want my family to worry if this could possibly be cysts or something....???.................so I try to brush it under the carpet....

Thank you for being there..x