Metastasis after 22 years

CypressCynthia
CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I am 56 years old and was diagnosed when I was 33. Had ER+ breast cancer: large tumor, 4 nodes. Underwent mastectomy, chem, radiation and tamoxifen. I was diagnosed again in April this year: rib metastasis. Had a bone biopsy because I had been so long: same tumor as 1987. I am on arimidex and zometa and finished radiation. Doing ok--all things considered. Just a little shell shocked that this disease could lay dormant for so long. However, I am blessed that I have been this long. My daughter was 4 when I was first diagnosed and she is now 27. I remember praying real hard that I would see her turn 12.
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  • chickad52
    chickad52 Member Posts: 497
    #2
    Cypress
    I'm so sorry to hear that you have to have this beast again. You sound like a positive lady and can fight this again. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Diane
  • meena1
    meena1 Member Posts: 1,003
    #3
    Hi Cypress, I am so sorry
    Hi Cypress, I am so sorry you have to go through this again, not fair. I saw that you are on Zometa. I also am on zometa and I was wondering if your doctor told you how long you would be on it for. Prayer works
  • Eil4186
    Eil4186 Member Posts: 949
    #4
    You can do this. You beat it
    You can do this. You beat it before and you can win again this time! Prayers going out to you.
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #5
    meena1 said:

    Hi Cypress, I am so sorry
    Hi Cypress, I am so sorry you have to go through this again, not fair. I saw that you are on Zometa. I also am on zometa and I was wondering if your doctor told you how long you would be on it for. Prayer works

    zometa
    It is my understanding that I will be on zometa for as long as I can tolerate it. Hoping that one day we can switch to an oral form as there are a few studies that are trying oral bisphosphonates as opposed to IV. But for now.....
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #6
    chickad52 said:

    Cypress
    I'm so sorry to hear that you have to have this beast again. You sound like a positive lady and can fight this again. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Diane

    Thanks!
    I know that prayers and good thoughts help!
  • CypressCynthia
    CypressCynthia Member Posts: 4,014 Member
    #7
    Eil4186 said:

    You can do this. You beat it
    You can do this. You beat it before and you can win again this time! Prayers going out to you.

    Thanks!
    You guys look so young and attractive in your photo. Hope you are well? I will pray for you also.
  • Marcia527
    Marcia527 Member Posts: 2,729
    #8
    What a bummer to have it
    What a bummer to have it come back. I know I prayed I'd live to see my kids grown and I wasn't even sick! You just never know tho what life will throw at you. They have many more advances in medicine now than they used to. Hang in there.
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #9
    Marcia527 said:

    What a bummer to have it
    What a bummer to have it come back. I know I prayed I'd live to see my kids grown and I wasn't even sick! You just never know tho what life will throw at you. They have many more advances in medicine now than they used to. Hang in there.

    Cynthia, I am so sorry that
    Cynthia, I am so sorry that your bc came back, and, after all of those years and after all of the treatment you had. There are several bc survivors on here that have had the bc come back several times too. It is always so sad and makes each of us wonder if or when will it reoccur with us. I will put you in my prayers!
  • cats_toy
    cats_toy Member Posts: 1,462 Member
    #10
    oh wow Cypress
    What a shock that must have been. It sounds as if you are geared to beat this one too. A positive attitude, I believe, has so much to do with our recovery, and you seem to have that. As others have posted, there are a number of sisters here who have had the beast visit twice and some more, and I am sure they will be posting shortly. Hope all goes well for you, and welcome to the site.
    Cat
  • jennytwist
    jennytwist Member Posts: 896
    #11
    Cynthia
    So sorry to hear it's back! Sounds like you are doing everything you should! You sound positive and that's half the battle. We are all here for you - I've only been on the site almost a month now and everyone is so wonderful! I'll keep you in my prayers
    -Jenny
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #12
    jennytwist said:

    Cynthia
    So sorry to hear it's back! Sounds like you are doing everything you should! You sound positive and that's half the battle. We are all here for you - I've only been on the site almost a month now and everyone is so wonderful! I'll keep you in my prayers
    -Jenny

    Hi Cynthia.
    Hi Cynthia. I want to add how sorry I am too that your bc is back. We are all here to help you in anyway that we can to get you thru this. So, take advantage of us. lol We like that.

    Wishing you only the best!

    Sue :)
  • Akiss4me
    Akiss4me Member Posts: 2,188
    #13
    Prayers are headed your way
    I hope you will have another 22 years of NED once you make it through this round. So sorry to hear of it's return. Alot has changed in that time frame which gives you more arsenal this time around. Please keep us posted. ♥Pammy
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #14
    HUGS*HUGS*HUGS*
    I am sorry that you have to deal with this once again especially after such a long time in remission. I have had cancer on three occassions the last one was 9 years from the second one. It is always a shock but as many have said you can do this, I really believe this! I will most certainly keep you in my prayers. I was 40 when I was dx and had two teen ager's, I too prayed to live to see them grow up. They are now 26 and 29 and I am now praying to live long enough to see my grandchildren grow up and marry! :-D

    My best to you,

    RE
  • e_hope
    e_hope Member Posts: 370
    #15
    Sorry to hear your back in
    Sorry to hear your back in the fight again.. That sucks.. Its a reality check for all of us that It can come back....

    I see your taking zometa... I am taking part in the clinical trail with oral bisphosphonates. Its a 3 year clinical trail which I hope proves effective.

    Good luck your in my prayers
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member
    #16
    e_hope said:

    Sorry to hear your back in
    Sorry to hear your back in the fight again.. That sucks.. Its a reality check for all of us that It can come back....

    I see your taking zometa... I am taking part in the clinical trail with oral bisphosphonates. Its a 3 year clinical trail which I hope proves effective.

    Good luck your in my prayers

    Sorry
    Cynthia, so sorry that you are having to fight bc again. That is what we all fear.

    Know that we are all here to support and help you! Good luck!

    ♥ Noel
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #17
    Noel said:

    Sorry
    Cynthia, so sorry that you are having to fight bc again. That is what we all fear.

    Know that we are all here to support and help you! Good luck!

    ♥ Noel

    Just want to add that you
    Just want to add that you are in my prayers too. I hate reading where bc returns to anyone.

    Stay strong and positive.

    Debby
  • padee6339
    padee6339 Member Posts: 763
    #18
    Hi Cypress Cynthia
    I'm so sorry the beast returned. If it had to come back, it may have been good it waited this long to resurface, look at the strides made in finding the cure. New drugs, new tests, and you seem to have the right attitude. I find out tomorrow definitely, if I have a new cancer or if its benign. God Bless you in your second battle with the beast.
    Hugs - Pat
  • cheyennedawn
    cheyennedawn Member Posts: 70
    #19
    Cyperss
    I am so sorry to hear that your cancer came back. That is what we all dread to hear. But, things are better now, you have so many more options, that I know you will beat it again. This is a wonderful site, you will get lots of support here. My prayers and thoughts are with you...

    Lots of hugs to everyone
  • cheyennedawn
    cheyennedawn Member Posts: 70
    #20
    padee6339 said:

    Hi Cypress Cynthia
    I'm so sorry the beast returned. If it had to come back, it may have been good it waited this long to resurface, look at the strides made in finding the cure. New drugs, new tests, and you seem to have the right attitude. I find out tomorrow definitely, if I have a new cancer or if its benign. God Bless you in your second battle with the beast.
    Hugs - Pat

    Good luck to you Pat, keep
    Good luck to you Pat, keep us posted!
  • pitt
    pitt Member Posts: 387
    #21
    Cypress, I'm sorry to hear
    Cypress, I'm sorry to hear that you have to deal with this again. BUT, and this is a big one... Think about how much more they know NOW than they did 23 years ago!!! I have to believe that they will treat you again and will be successful. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep fighting! Pitt

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