Alys 

my dog took me to the breast clinic too she is tiny but pushed to my boob the pain was bad I was always told if it’s painful it’s not cancer it wasn’t the case for me , hopefully yours will be good news wishing you all the very best lovely love Lara here to chat anytime xxx 

Thanks Lara, yes I thought the same, it must just be a hormonal thing!! 

Hi Alys

I too will get my results Thursday from my biopsies etc.  Just over 2 weeks ago, suspicious mammogram, sent to Breast clinic last Thursday, put in markers, text Friday Morning with a follow up letter Saturday to see the Surgeon Thursday!  Surprised by the speed and surprised that I may have another cancer in the same breast that was treated for cancer 31 years ago! Had a lumpectomy and radiation. I am now 67, and have been so lucky up to now.  So will be with you in spirit Thursday, best of luck x

How are you Alys ? Xx 

Hi Lara, thanks for asking. I am ok thank you- am trying to keep as busy as possible but then it suddenly creeps up on me! My biopsy area is also a bit sore so that keeps reminding me which doesn’t help!! Only 3 days to go so that’s good. Are you totally ok now after all your treatment last year? And do you have to take any hormone tablets now? X 

Oh my goodness Casmo you poor thing!! I bet you can’t believe it.  What time is your appointment? X

Alys 

to be fair I was totally ok right through my mindset would not let me be not me if you no what I mean yes I r been taking them since November I take tanoxifen daily xx 

Cas 

good luck for results that’s crazy 39 years but they told me this it could come back 50 years time xx 

Thanks Lara, not surprised if it is, my mother had 2 primary breast cancers in each breast, 15 years apart, and then 15 years later cancer in the uterus, she survived all 3 and died at 95 of pretty much old age.  I have been BRC1 tested negative, I think I have done well so far lol!  I do feel for you young folk, I was 36 first time round, I know what you are going through.  Now I am more philosophical, I retired in feb this year, would be nice to have a few years retirement, and that's what I hope for.

11.40, so you will know before me.  Stay strong! xx

Cas 

oh my your poor mum went through it too , yes I was 48 on diagnosis 49 now 

did you take the hormone tablet or was it around then ? 

I really hope you haven’t got to go through this again xx 

Yes Tamoxifen  was the new wonder drug. It put me into early menopause and I was like a mad woman lol! I came off it, my survival rate then was 82 .1/2% percent with it or 82% without. My mother was on it for a number of years until she had cancer in the uterus, which her doctor believed a direct result of Tamoxifen. Well, I stay hopeful for results, no one has told me I have cancer, yet! I like to be well armed when dealing with the NHS lol, and thought it wise to do a bit of research in how things have changed from 31 years ago. Have you finished your treatment Lara? x

Yes Tamoxifen  was the new wonder drug. It put me into early menopause and I was like a mad woman lol! I came off it, my survival rate then was 82 .1/2% percent with it or 82% without. My mother was on it for a number of years until she had cancer in the uterus, which her doctor believed a direct result of Tamoxifen. Well, I stay hopeful for results, no one has told me I have cancer, yet! I like to be well armed when dealing with the NHS lol, and thought it wise to do a bit of research in how things have changed from 31 years ago. Have you finished your treatment Lara? x

Good luck ladies x

Yes all finished started the evil tablets in nov , had little effects but the last month they have started xx 

Cas 

yes you need to be well armed for sure lol 

it’s been lovely to chat with you someone with well good experience xxx