Hi

i was diagnosed with oestrogen positive breast cancer in 2015 and underwent a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy and Tamoxifen and sent on my way. My lymph nodes were also clear so all in all a good result and I carried on with my life.
Then in 2020 I was diagnosed with secondary as cancer had spread to my spine, so now undergoing quarterly scans and monthly bloods. Now take Anastrozole and Abemaciclib.

in June this year I was diagnosed with TNBC in my other breast and have just undergone a lumpectomy and a sentinel clearance as all nodes looked suspicious.

Following my appointment today with my surgeon I am now concerned and they said very little but I came away thinking that because I am classified as Stage 4 my treatment plan will be very different than if I was a primary patient.

 I understand this as I can not be cured so chemo may not be worth it when it’s weighed up with the after effects.  However, I can’t find any info on this so was hoping there was someone else who may be dealing with this or have experience of a similar situation.  I have my appointment with my consultant next week following my CT scan and I don’t know what to ask them.  

My surgeon said that if there was any spread biopsies would be needed as they will not know what cancer is the cause but said this is a more aggressive cancer that spreads to the organs. 

I guess I may  now have secondary cancer fRon two different types of primary cancer, so feeling a little shell shocked at the moment.