My story
I found a lump August 09 (8months after a clear mammogram). It was around 2.7mm and was removed by lumpectomy Sept 09. I had a clear margin but it was very small. The cancer had spread to one lymph node, with the next 7 being clear. It was a triple negative tumour.
I had was booked for 6 cycles of TAC chemo, however had a severe allergic reaction to Taxotere at the first chemo and was then switched to FEC and had 6 cycles of that.
I then went on teo have 6 weeks of radiation for which I had to travel away from home. I was given the all clear at 12 months and thought I was free at last. However this was not to be the case.
In March 2011 (18months after 1st diagnosis and 6 months after a clear mammogram), I again found a lump. It was quite big (3cm) and everyone thought it was a cyst. Unfortunately it was again a quite aggresive tumour!! I went on to have a mastectomy with much better margins this time and lymph nodes (8) all clear.
I went on and had 6 cycles of chemo. This time I was treated with taxotere. I had lots of antihistamine etc beforehand and all was fine!!
I finished chemo in August 2011 and my hair has just grown back for the 2nd time!!
I am now seriously thinking of having a propylactic mastectomy of my other breast and maybe a double reconstruction if I can work up the nerve for this surgery. Would be interested to hear from anyone who has had similar surgery, espescially after radiation as I know there can be complications.
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ball of foot pain
Hi,
Just wondering if many of you ladies have suffered with this? I am 12 month's post my second lot of chemotherapy (I had a recurrance 18mths after my 1st diagnosis). I have really bad pain under the ball of my foot which is much worse when I stand for long times. It feels like there is a marble under my foot. Has anyone had experience with this and have any tips for me. Many thanks.
Reconstruction and prophylactic mastectomy
Would love some stories of people who have had this done.
Hi,
I am considering a prophylactic mastectomy and double reconstruction. After a reoccurance of my triple negative breast cancer in March 2011. I had a mastectiomy.(I had previoulsy had a lumpectiomy and radiation/chemo 18mth before.
