Guest guest Posted November 19, 2005 Report Share Posted November 19, 2005 Hi I'm a new member to this group, not new to Breast Cancer. In 1987 I found a lump in my right breast, not detectable by x-ray or ultrasound. The biopsy indicated no malignant tissue. The was a focus of apocrine metaplasia. In 1995 I found a lump in my left breast, also not detectable by x- ray or ultrasound. This time there was cancer. Pathologic report was positive for infiltrating ductal carcinoma. The cancer was estrogen positive, with a DNA index of 2.7, and Aneuploid of 48, Of the 15 nodes removed 2 showed metastasis poorly differentiated ductal carcinoma. I had a modified radical mastectomy with reconstruction (saline insert), and chemo (AC), no radiation and no tamoxifin (my choice). Yes, I'm very fortunate to be 10yrs out. Currently my husband is in a fight for life battling Multiple Myeloma. This brings me here to this group. I asked my husbands oncologist (was also mine) about my monitoring or lack of and was taken back by his response. I would like to know if and how other survivors are being followed as a potential risk for return of BC. I'm not sure if I'm over reacting because of what we're going through with my husband but uncertainty and fears are flooding back. I'm seen once a year by my GP, given a mammogram and blood test for tumor markers. I don't trust the mammogram results and I'm not comfortable with the blood test as the only indicators of cancer. I don't remember the last CT scan or bone density test (long time ago). My GP doesn't think I need any more tumor marker test or PAP tests. I'm getting my first colon inspection and have never been monitored for heart problems. Hugs and warm wishes, Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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