Just been diagnosed with breast cancer for the 2nd time!!!

Hi, just needed to talk to like minded people and people who can advise and support. I am 40 and have just been diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. Almost ten years ago to the day. 

My cancer is very hormone driven. Last time I had a lumpectomy, chemo and radio. I have also been on Tamoxifen for last ten years.

I am unsure yet if it is a reoccurrence, secondary or new. But it's the same type, and side. My Dr has said I can't have radio again and possibly no chemo?! I presumed chemo would have been a given.

I have to have a lot of genetic testing, a mastectomy and hormone treatment. Just had CT scan to see if it's anywhere else. 

Anybody else been in a similar situation or can offer some advice xc

Thanks 

  • Just keeping up to date with you all. So still no results yet from my ct on Monday 24th . I’m very disappointed about how long I’m waiting. I had been given a direct line to my breast care nurses which I had rang yesterday morning and never received any reply just an answer phone. I’m going into my two week time now since my diagnoses. To which I have just been left in limbo. I know no news is good news but at the moment I’m having a terrible time just accepting this has happened to me again. It’s like now as the days go on that actual day starts to feel more of a distance away I just forget that it all happened. And I know any day now I’m gonna get that call or letter to say I’ve to go to the unit and this will determine my outlook of what’s ahead. I’m just so scared x I wish you all a very speedy recovery from your treatments as well x.