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Breast cancer second time

debthereb
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This is my second cancer in a different breast. 

the first time I was so panicked I thought I was going to die. That was in 2006. It’s now 2024  I had surgery, chemotherapy, herceptin, radiotherapy  I was pretty ill with a chest infection but made it through. After two years of treatment I went back to work and life  

The second time (March 2024)  I just think “oh have I got to go through all that palaver again?”  

I feel very confident in my healthcare team but would say to you keep a diary and write down everything. Every appointment etc. Ask questions and above all remember people do survive. I intend to. 

just wanted to reassure some of you that the treatment is worth it. Don’t question it. Just do it. Xx

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  • Hello debthereb

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time. I wanted to reply to thank you for sharing your story. It sounds like you have a positive approach to this news and I know many of the community members will agree that having that mindset really can help whilst going through treatment. 

    It's good to hear you feel confident in your healthcare team. And you've shared some good advice about writing things down. I know that it really can help to have those notes when you can't quite remember what it was you wanted to ask or what you were told by a specialist. 

    Hopefully, your story will offer some support to others who also find themselves going through treatment. 

    Please keep in touch Deb and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello debthereb

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer for a second time. I wanted to reply to thank you for sharing your story. It sounds like you have a positive approach to this news and I know many of the community members will agree that having that mindset really can help whilst going through treatment. 

    It's good to hear you feel confident in your healthcare team. And you've shared some good advice about writing things down. I know that it really can help to have those notes when you can't quite remember what it was you wanted to ask or what you were told by a specialist. 

    Hopefully, your story will offer some support to others who also find themselves going through treatment. 

    Please keep in touch Deb and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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