Cancer Returned within 7months

evettecorvet
evettecorvet Member Posts: 3
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in November 2007 Had Bi-lateral Mascectomy in December' 2007 was found in (2) lymph nodes stage II. March' 08 started Chemo Treatments Every Friday for 6Months (24 sessions total) Did a CT Scan of Chest 09/03/08 & found the Cancer Had Matastisized into both Lungs. Now my Doctor is telling me Stage 4 Terminal Breast Cancer!! I started Hormone Therapy on 09/19/08 with Zoladex Hormones. I only had B/C in one breast so, I thought by doing Bi-Lateral Mascectomy I wouldn't have to go through this again in my life. I am 36years old & in shock that I am now been told maybe 3-5years to live depending on if Hormone Therapy will work for me? Anyone else going through the same situation? Any suggestions?

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  • base61ball
    base61ball Member Posts: 125
    #2
    Cancer treatment
    Do you have a Cancer Care Center near you? It would be good to go there and get a second opinion. You may get better results there - worth checking out.

    Sorry you have to be here - but this is the best place to get the support you need. Keep us posted
  • evettecorvet
    evettecorvet Member Posts: 3
    #3
    base61ball said:

    Cancer treatment
    Do you have a Cancer Care Center near you? It would be good to go there and get a second opinion. You may get better results there - worth checking out.

    Sorry you have to be here - but this is the best place to get the support you need. Keep us posted

    Thank-You Yes I have thought
    Thank-You Yes I have thought about getting a 2nd opinion I just wanted to start on Hormone Treatment ASAP before it spread anywhere else. Thanks for the support :)
  • RE
    RE Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #4
    Hello Evette,

    In 1997 I was diagnoised with breast cancer with positive node involvement (stage 2). I had a lumpectomey, 6 sessions of chemo and 6 weeks of rads. Eight months later it matastisized to the muscle in my chest and I was told I was now a stage 4. I had 18 more rounds of chemo and 10 more weeks of rads. I remained cancer free until 2007 when I found a small lump in the unaffected breast no node involvement. This time I had a masectomy and four rounds of chemo and no rads. My point is there is hope even when you are told you are a stage 4. Today I consider myself in fairly good health I just must be watchful for lumps and bumps and be cognitive of how I am feeling. If something feels off I go to the doctor. Please do look into what options in regards to therapy are out there! My best to you!

    RE
  • deemarie100
    deemarie100 Member Posts: 14
    #5
    RE said:

    Hello Evette,

    In 1997 I was diagnoised with breast cancer with positive node involvement (stage 2). I had a lumpectomey, 6 sessions of chemo and 6 weeks of rads. Eight months later it matastisized to the muscle in my chest and I was told I was now a stage 4. I had 18 more rounds of chemo and 10 more weeks of rads. I remained cancer free until 2007 when I found a small lump in the unaffected breast no node involvement. This time I had a masectomy and four rounds of chemo and no rads. My point is there is hope even when you are told you are a stage 4. Today I consider myself in fairly good health I just must be watchful for lumps and bumps and be cognitive of how I am feeling. If something feels off I go to the doctor. Please do look into what options in regards to therapy are out there! My best to you!

    RE

    greeting
    I am in stage four now I am feeling fine,I had my first chemo,. wednesday all ia well,with me so far I am just praying i will feel the same after of the treatmenti will not give up I have things to do places to go. God bless
  • evettecorvet
    evettecorvet Member Posts: 3
    #6
    deemarie100 said:

    greeting
    I am in stage four now I am feeling fine,I had my first chemo,. wednesday all ia well,with me so far I am just praying i will feel the same after of the treatmenti will not give up I have things to do places to go. God bless

    I feel great also I am
    I feel great also I am estrogen positive & just finished with chemo so, my oncologist is now having me do hormore therapy. I truly believe the mind is a powerful thing & I am just like you I have too many things to do & see & I am not giving up either!! You will be in my thoughts & prayers!!

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