New breast cancer after 20years

Been diagnosed with grade 2 invase ductal carcinoma , same breast as last time 20 years ago.

Ultra sound lymph glands were clear but will be checked again during my operation. 

I'm having to have a masectomy as I cannot have radiotherapy,  that is fine by me. The operation is in a weeks time and I have to have an isotropin injection day before operation, can anyone please enlighten me on what to expect ?

I'm awaiting the HER2 results but so far it's hormone negative so if HER2 is negative it's a triple negative same as last time ..

  • Hi Maz55,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat.

    We have some information about mastectomy on our website, in case this is useful to help you prepare.

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    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
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