Multiple tumours

Its exactly 1 year to the week I had my Encapsulated Papillary breast cancer removed. At the time I was told it was the best cancer to get, as it was rare and was also unlikely to spread. 

A month ago a lytic lesion was found in my pelvis (iliac bone) incidentally on a CT scan of my urinary tract. 
2 weeks ago 2 mucinous tumours were also found  one in each lung on another CT scan with contrast. 
Today I had a full body PET scan and I think they have found more cancer, however, no one would tell me definitively. It will be another 2 weeks before we get any information again, every time I see my breast surgeon, it’s worse than the last time! 
Surely a PET scan should have been done straight away? I would have had the results back by now? I don’t understand??

My surgeon also thought that the lung cancer may be a new primary?? Can you be that unlucky?? 

None of these lesions could be seen on scans for other reasons in 2023 and all the lesions are small.

Im really struggling today with the lack of information, my brain is going to really dark places and it’s difficult to cope. How do we stop ourselves getting our affairs in order?? I’m asymptomatic and this is just so very surreal to me right now, I feel I am on a very weird roller coaster of emotions from angry to totally miserable  

Anyone else had anything similar?

thanks for reading x

  • Hello Funfi and welcome to Cancer Chat,

    I'm sorry to hear that you haven't had the best experiences with your surgeon and I can imagine how difficult it must be to feel like you haven't got the information you need. It might help to write down any questions you might have, take them with you and make notes at appointments. It's so beneficial to feel informed and clear about what is discussed in your appointments and it might help as it gives you something to read later and digest. We also have guidance around coping with cancer on our website and if you need to speak to a cancer nurse about anything, you can contact our free helpline. The number is 0808 800 4040 and lines are open from 9 to 5 Monday to Friday.

    I hope this is useful,

    Moderator Anastasia