Has cancer returned?

My wife had bi lateral breast cancer about 6 years ago and she was given the all clear about 4 years ago, she underwent chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, over the past few months she had been suffering with sciatic pain in her legs and lower back, and more recently has been suffering with stomach cramps, sickness and diarrhea on and off. She had xrays for the sciatica and nothing was found, and underwent blood and feaces tests for the other problems, the faeces test came back normal and no signs of cancer, the blood tests came back showing she had low folate levels and low haemoglobin levels. Yesterday she went for a CT scan and today had a phone call to say she had a mass in her stomach and on her bones, they didn't specify which bones and told her she would get an appointment for further tests within the next 2 weeks. Now first thing we think of is the cancer is back, is this likely to be the case or could it be something else.

 

  • Hello Mikey

    I'm sorry to hear about the health problems that your wife has been experiencing recently. It's understandable given what you've said in your post that you're both feeling concerned about the results of the CT scan. 

    You might find it helpful to give our team of nurses a call. Whilst they won't be able to give you a certain answer, they will be able to talk things through with you and help you think about the things you may want to raise with the Consultant once you have an appointment. They're available Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Keep in touch Mikey and let us know how you're both getting on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator