Hi there I too have had breast cancer for the second time. 5 years ago right breast DCIS and had lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Thought that was it but just before the 5 years was up discovered a large lump in the left breast. This time ductal carcinoma and had mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. Did feel “why me again” at first but had a great team who looked after me very well. 9 weeks down the line feeling okay, no chemo needed but taking exemestane which is giving some nasty side effects ️  

Good luck in your journey and yes the treatment is worth it.

Best wishes

Mary 

Hi there I too have had breast cancer for the second time. 5 years ago right breast DCIS and had lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Thought that was it but just before the 5 years was up discovered a large lump in the left breast. This time ductal carcinoma and had mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. Did feel “why me again” at first but had a great team who looked after me very well. 9 weeks down the line feeling okay, no chemo needed but taking exemestane which is giving some nasty side effects ️  

Good luck in your journey and yes the treatment is worth it.

Best wishes

Mary 

Thank you Mary. I’m sorry you have also had it twice in different breasts  it’s shocking isn’t it  

I keep thinking what did I do wrong?  Diet? Alcohol? Contraceptive pill? I did smoke when I was a teenager. I got a genetic test and that came back clear  was it exposure to a chemical? My stressful job?

I am taking the same type of drug as you to lower oestrogen and I read the effectiveness is amazing but I am not looking forward to the side effects. 

I am assuming hot flushes etc but I don’t want to feel even older and more achy than I do already. On the other hand I do want to live as long as I can.  So I will keep taking it.I only  started the drug yesterday. 

Once again thank you for your reply. I hope you have a very successful outcome from the drug and stay healthy. 

best wishes, Debbie