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deemarie100
deemarie100 Member Posts: 14
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
routine ct scan came back 4 nodules on lung my dr is not to worried about it. but i am. I went for a second opinion the other dr said that my dr is following proper waiting and see what it is,before any treatment is being started again. I had bc in 2004 came back 20010 and i feel like its back again ,nurse rn said we see this all the time but she does not know if it is cancer again what else could it be. i am a loner a very introvert person and dont really have anyone to talk to. I go in for a pet scan july 30th but going to john hopkins on the 14th for a second opinion. I am only 61 years young. I am in good health other than this bc thing. I dont drink or smoke I am a retired chef .can someone survived cancer 3 times or is it treat like a chronic condition?I am just confuse and in a daze but still living life. please can someone give me some answer or have anyone been through this?
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  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    Hi Deemarie and Welcome to
    Hi Deemarie and Welcome to the site no one wants to even ever have to come to. But, you will find lots of support, information and encouragement.

    Going for a 2nd opinion sounds like a good idea to me. So many on here do, as, they want to make sure that they are getting the right diagnosis, treatment and advice.

    Several on here have had cancer more than once, RE, Jeanne D, Carkris, Kathi M, Meena, Bjmom1, and, more unfortunately. And, they are living their lives to the fullest as there is always life after cancer!

    I understand you are confused and in a daze, I would be too. But, continue to do what you are doing in seeking another opinion and trust in your doctors.

    Wishing you good luck with your PET scan on the 30th. Be sure and post to let us know your results.

    I will be praying for a clean scan for you!

    Take care,

    Diane
  • deemarie100
    deemarie100 Member Posts: 14
    DianeBC said:

    Hi Deemarie and Welcome to
    Hi Deemarie and Welcome to the site no one wants to even ever have to come to. But, you will find lots of support, information and encouragement.

    Going for a 2nd opinion sounds like a good idea to me. So many on here do, as, they want to make sure that they are getting the right diagnosis, treatment and advice.

    Several on here have had cancer more than once, RE, Jeanne D, Carkris, Kathi M, Meena, Bjmom1, and, more unfortunately. And, they are living their lives to the fullest as there is always life after cancer!

    I understand you are confused and in a daze, I would be too. But, continue to do what you are doing in seeking another opinion and trust in your doctors.

    Wishing you good luck with your PET scan on the 30th. Be sure and post to let us know your results.

    I will be praying for a clean scan for you!

    Take care,

    Diane

    hi diane
    funny my name is dianne also, I will be going for a third opinion, keep me up in prayer thank u much
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member

    hi diane
    funny my name is dianne also, I will be going for a third opinion, keep me up in prayer thank u much

    Of course I will keep you in
    Of course I will keep you in my prayers as will all of your bc sisters in pink here!

    Post as often as you feel you need to here about anything. That's why we are here!


    And, nice to meet you Dianne!


    Hugs!
  • MNLynn
    MNLynn Member Posts: 224
    also keeping you in my thoughts & prayers
    I am just at the beginning of this journey - and, of course, none of us knows what the future holds - but we do understand the emotions that go along with it. Please know that I will be thinking of you & praying for you . . . that you will be able to eventually put this behind you also. Fighting for & with you . . .

    Lynn
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    MNLynn said:

    also keeping you in my thoughts & prayers
    I am just at the beginning of this journey - and, of course, none of us knows what the future holds - but we do understand the emotions that go along with it. Please know that I will be thinking of you & praying for you . . . that you will be able to eventually put this behind you also. Fighting for & with you . . .

    Lynn

    Welcoming you also Dianne!
    Welcoming you also Dianne! Being up and down and filled with emotions seems to go with being diagnosed with bc, and, then if it comes back, I just don't know how you deal with it. It is all of our worst fear. Stay strong!

    I want to also wish you the best of luck and keep fighting!


    Hugs, Leeza
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    I wanted to add too Dianne
    I wanted to add too Dianne that if you need more support than here and with your family and friends, the American Cancer Society does have a 24 hour hotline with other bc survivors to talk to.

    Hugs, Leeza
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    jnl said:

    I wanted to add too Dianne
    I wanted to add too Dianne that if you need more support than here and with your family and friends, the American Cancer Society does have a 24 hour hotline with other bc survivors to talk to.

    Hugs, Leeza

    As written above, you can
    As written above, you can survive cancer 2,3 and even more times. Never give up hope, never. There are so many new treatments out there and such brilliant oncologist's that I am sure you will get the best possible treatment.

    Good luck to you Dianne.


    Hugs, Jan
  • kickie
    kickie Member Posts: 85
    Yes u can survie cancer 3 times i did!!!!
    Let me tell you a story of hope, i was told i had hairy cell luekemia and menegitis back in 1986 raising at that my 12 yr old .You see back then that type of cancer was only prevlent in men. I live in ohio and was taken to osu hospital and my family was told i would not make it. Well it so happen that the Dr who discovered hairy cell lukemia got my case and to make long story , i was isolation for 3 months and another 3 months on the cancer floor. I went thru hell and back, i had to learn how to pay bills, shop for food, learn to couunt money and just be a normal again. I was one in 4 in the world to have have surived. I went on experimental drugs for yr and half because at that time there was no cure. I remember the one nite when i looked around and seen iv's everywhere and i cried out to god to let me live to raise my son and if he wanted to come home with i would go because of the spinal taps needle sticks etc i had a calm come over me a light embraced me and i knew god was with me, well from that nite on i was a miracle walking. my dr's said someone has given your daughter a miracle because we didn't think we could pull her thru. i told them god gave me my miracle and there wasn't a dry eye in that room. So 20 yrs' i relasped taken to another hospital and the dr i got was the one that my dr trained 20 yr's as intern. i went on drug for 7 days ran 24-7 no side effects and cancer free. Now to 09 breast cancer and i beat that. So you see you have the will you just don't know it yet. sorry for writing so much need to let you all know cancer is BEATABLE!!!! God Bless
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991
    kickie said:

    Yes u can survie cancer 3 times i did!!!!
    Let me tell you a story of hope, i was told i had hairy cell luekemia and menegitis back in 1986 raising at that my 12 yr old .You see back then that type of cancer was only prevlent in men. I live in ohio and was taken to osu hospital and my family was told i would not make it. Well it so happen that the Dr who discovered hairy cell lukemia got my case and to make long story , i was isolation for 3 months and another 3 months on the cancer floor. I went thru hell and back, i had to learn how to pay bills, shop for food, learn to couunt money and just be a normal again. I was one in 4 in the world to have have surived. I went on experimental drugs for yr and half because at that time there was no cure. I remember the one nite when i looked around and seen iv's everywhere and i cried out to god to let me live to raise my son and if he wanted to come home with i would go because of the spinal taps needle sticks etc i had a calm come over me a light embraced me and i knew god was with me, well from that nite on i was a miracle walking. my dr's said someone has given your daughter a miracle because we didn't think we could pull her thru. i told them god gave me my miracle and there wasn't a dry eye in that room. So 20 yrs' i relasped taken to another hospital and the dr i got was the one that my dr trained 20 yr's as intern. i went on drug for 7 days ran 24-7 no side effects and cancer free. Now to 09 breast cancer and i beat that. So you see you have the will you just don't know it yet. sorry for writing so much need to let you all know cancer is BEATABLE!!!! God Bless

    I didn't know kickie!
    I didn't know kickie! Congrats to you!

    I can't say much either Dianne except to tell you that I will pray for you and hope that you will keep posting here.


    God bless you,

    Angie
  • Lighthouse_7
    Lighthouse_7 Member Posts: 1,566 Member
    Prayers are with you and we
    Prayers are with you and we are always here for support. I haven't had your experience so I don't know what to say on that but like I said we are here.
    Hugs and Prayers,
    Wanda
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000

    Prayers are with you and we
    Prayers are with you and we are always here for support. I haven't had your experience so I don't know what to say on that but like I said we are here.
    Hugs and Prayers,
    Wanda

    My prayers are with you too.
    My prayers are with you too. Don't forget that!


    Hugs, Megan
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000

    Prayers are with you and we
    Prayers are with you and we are always here for support. I haven't had your experience so I don't know what to say on that but like I said we are here.
    Hugs and Prayers,
    Wanda

    .getting rid of double post
    .getting rid of double post ( sigh )
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member

    Prayers are with you and we
    Prayers are with you and we are always here for support. I haven't had your experience so I don't know what to say on that but like I said we are here.
    Hugs and Prayers,
    Wanda

    Just letting you know that I
    Just letting you know that I will put you in my prayers too. Please post to keep us informed on how you are.

    Sue :)
  • sea60
    sea60 Member Posts: 2,613
    Hi Dianne
    I'm so glad you came to this site. We will be here to encourage you and give you hope!

    Keep the faith and know, you are being prayed for.

    It's ALWAYS good to get a second opinion, especially when you really have doubts. There are many who survive cancer more than once.

    Keep us posted.

    Kickie - Thank you for that amazing story of hope! God is good.

    Many hugs and blessings,

    Syl
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    sea60 said:

    Hi Dianne
    I'm so glad you came to this site. We will be here to encourage you and give you hope!

    Keep the faith and know, you are being prayed for.

    It's ALWAYS good to get a second opinion, especially when you really have doubts. There are many who survive cancer more than once.

    Keep us posted.

    Kickie - Thank you for that amazing story of hope! God is good.

    Many hugs and blessings,

    Syl

    I agree that a 2nd opinion
    I agree that a 2nd opinion is always good, especially if you don't feel quite right about what your first doctor tells you.


    Sending you cyber hugs and positive thoughts!


    Post an update if you feel like it.



    p.s. thank you too kickie - you are amazing!
  • sausageroll
    sausageroll Member Posts: 415
    Kylez said:

    I agree that a 2nd opinion
    I agree that a 2nd opinion is always good, especially if you don't feel quite right about what your first doctor tells you.


    Sending you cyber hugs and positive thoughts!


    Post an update if you feel like it.



    p.s. thank you too kickie - you are amazing!

    Where are you?
    You must be close to Johns Hopkins. I go to University of Maryland Medical Center. Would you like to meet for a coffee one day?
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598

    Where are you?
    You must be close to Johns Hopkins. I go to University of Maryland Medical Center. Would you like to meet for a coffee one day?

    My prayers are with you too!
    My prayers are with you too!
  • New Flower
    New Flower Member Posts: 4,294
    DianeBC said:

    Of course I will keep you in
    Of course I will keep you in my prayers as will all of your bc sisters in pink here!

    Post as often as you feel you need to here about anything. That's why we are here!


    And, nice to meet you Dianne!


    Hugs!

    Diane welcome
    Sorry for your situation. I cannot add anything useful to what Diane already said. One of my internal medicine doctors mentioned once that cancer "is like diabetes" can be controlled and in remission but not cured". "You are giving me very optimistic outlook" I reacted and we both laughed. His mother is a 7-years survivor from Stage IV breast cancer. I think we need to learn to live our lives to the full potential knowing that it can come back and challenge our spirit again.

    Sending you a big hug,
    New Flower
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    Alexis F said:

    My prayers are with you too!
    My prayers are with you too!

    Hoping you are having a good
    Hoping you are having a good day today Dianne!


    Big hugs!

    From another Diane!
  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    DianeBC said:

    Hoping you are having a good
    Hoping you are having a good day today Dianne!


    Big hugs!

    From another Diane!

    Kikie .. Thank you for sharing your story
    of inspiration and HOPE.

    Best of Luck to you Dianne !!

    Prayers and strength coming your way from me.


    Vicki Sam