Cosmoplitan - breast cancer returned, bone biopsy next week

Hi, I was diagnosed with  breast cancer end of 2010 and had a lumpectomy, treated with chemo and radiotherapy for most  of 2011.   Took Arimidex for 10 years.

I always knew that one day it would come back and Fourteen years later diagnosed with cancer of spine and also in ribs, pelvis, neck and thigh.   Had CT and MRI scans and waiting for bone biopsy scheduled for Monday.  Then will start treatment plan.

Has anyone else had a bone biopsy and wondered what to expect.

Thank you.

  • Good morning Cosmopolitan,  at least now your biopsy is done, and hope your back feels better today.   It seems to be a similar pattern of the doctors misdiagnosing us.  I had pain in my hips and back last year and went to doctors in March.  Sent me for Xray and it showed two sclerotic bone lesions.  Doctor told me they were benign and nothing to worry about.  Sent me for physio as I wasnt happy to just leave it.  Physiotherapist sent me for MRI which showed multiple metastases.  I was diagnosed end of August 24.  If I hadnt of insisted on physio or something further I would still be sitting here not knowing I had cancer.  I also had to have dental check before treatment.  I don't know if I dealt with it better last time or this time because sometimes I think I am in denial and it is not happening.     I hope you have a good support system around you.  I have my husband who is very supportive, unfortunately no children.  But I do have four fur babies that keep me active with walking them in the woods every day.

    Lee x

  • Hi Lee thanks for checking in.   Still in lots of pain but hopefully it will get better today.   Going to try and go for walk and see if that helps as I am not one for sitting around and that is also driving me mad.   Sorry to hear that it took so long for diagnosis and it does not seem fair that we get pushed away with excuses.   As you say had we not, could still be unaware.   I have very supportive family and friends which I am grateful for.   Sometimes I am in denial but then it hits me and realise what is happening.   I don’t have any pets as been working full time which although very stressful,  I enjoyed!  Think something like this makes you re-evaluate everything and this is my third week off and to be honest not sure how I carried on working with the pain I was in!   Enjoy your walks as sun is shining here.  Take care x