Second primary tnbc petrified of this rollercoaster again

I had tnbc in left breast at the bottom, throughout 2019, started chemo treatment in January, a lumpectomy in February, carried on chemo until July, had radiotherapy throughout September and finished end of treatment September 2019, Long story short, I've not been feeling well again, went for mammogram, all clear, see my breast surgeon a couple of weeks after and she felt what she thought was a lymph node in the top of my left breast, I had ultrasound but it turned out to be another solid mass, had biopsies, now had the devastating news I've got tnbc again, a new primary. I've just had a bone scan, and got to have a ct scan to see if the cancer is anywhere else in my body, I'm still waiting on these results. I've been told I've got to have a mastectomy this time and would be best to have a double mastectomy. I'm so so scared. I'm beside myself with worry. I've only just turned 31, my first cancer I was diagnosed at 29. I am so tired from all of it. Mentally and physically! I'm petrified of the mastectomies, and so worried about the after effects. I know it's to try to save my life, I'm scared of what the pains going to be like, what it will look like, and whether my mind can cope

  • Hi Ellie1989,

    I'm so sorry to read what you're going through at the moment, especially after everything you've been through so far. I can only imagine how this must be feeling and I can certainly understand there must be a lot of worry and uncertainty.

    Firstly I hope it's not long for you to wait to get the results. Once there is a plan in place and some next steps to take, hopefully that will help a little. It is a big cliche but try to get all the information and then take things a day at a time.

    Do use this forum as much as you'd like - we are always here for support. I know there are others here who have been through this, or something similar, before - so perhaps have a browse or search (using the button in the blue bar above) the forum for other relevant discussions, particularly if you don't receive further replies here.

    I'm sure you are stronger than you think. Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi Ellie

    this is such an awful time for you and my heart goes out to you x I also had tnbc end of 2018 - I had a mastectomy of my left breast - the surgery went well and after a week or so I can honestly say I didn't experience any pain from the op at all - I hope it all goes well for you too x I just wanted you to know the operation wasn't as bad as I'd imagined it was going to be and some how we do find the strength to carry on - I hope you get your results soon and the advice to look on here is a good one - thinking of you and sending all the love xx

  • Thank you so much for replying and thank you for your reassurance. Sending all my love xx