Hey Phyllis! I had a radical mastectomy 4 1/2 year's ago
with no reconstruction. My doctor said that cancer could return right in
the same spot. I don't know why your surgeon was telling you it couldn't;
but somebody is fibbing wouldn't you say? I believe some other Molers will
be able to tell you more regarding their reconstruction; but I wanted to hit
base with you on another aspect to your surgery. You mentioned that you
now have:. [[[I now have osteoarthritis,fibromyalgia, ulcertive colitis,
diverticulitis, acid reflex to name a few.]]] I have several questions.
1. Did any of the above mention happened before you were
dx with breast cancer?
2. Did you take the Tamoxifen drug as adjunct
therapy?
3. Do you feel your cancer brought on the onset of the
other problems? Several of us who have had breast cancer with or without
reconstruction have fibromyalgia, some acid reflex; etc. When you respond
I will go further into this aspect for you. Hang tough there kiddo, it
takes awhile to find your little corner of the world once you stop working; but
if I could do it, anyone can. Your friend, lillian
I would like to hear from anyone who has had a
mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction. Has anybody had a recurrance
of breast cancer with this? Since my operation in 1994, every year I have had
at least one lump removed from my surgery side, sometimes more. I am lucky so
far, as all has been benign. My oncologist said that if the cancer came back
below my chest, there was nothing he could do for me! My surgeon says that the
breast cancer cannot comeback because there is no breast tissue there. I know
he is wrong, as I had a needle biopsy done by him and it came back with ductal
cells found. He said that he could of left some in there. I know this can
happen, but why for four years did he tell me that the breast cancer couldn't
come back. I know that I am very lucky to have survied the 5 years and going
on 6. I have had complications I feel that is due to having the chemotherapy.
Has anyone have this happen to them? I had CAF. I now have
osteoarthritis,fibromyalgia, ulcertive colitis, diverticulitis, acid reflex to
name a few. I know I should be thankfull that I am still living, but I do get
depressed as I was a worker. I can no longer work. It is hard for me to stay
home. Anyone that wants to respond I would appreciate it. Yes, I do thank God
for everyday.
