Reoccurence

[Tklein9495]

Hi!  In 2008 I had a mastectomy of the right breast for DCIS. In 2016 I had a mastectomy of the left breast for invasive breast cancer.  Was never sent to have a pet scan or MRI after either procedure.  Did not have the Braca gene and I scored low on the Onco test. Was told my chances of reoccurence was lower than the average woman.  Because my chances were so low I didn’t take the femara cause it made me sick.  Today I learned I have a mass in the right breast.  Was told tissue had been left behind from my first mastectomy in 2008.  Idk if it’s spread or not.  Will learn that next week after MRI.  I have to admit I’m quite scared.  Should I have been sent for a MRI or pet scan after second diagnosis? Anyone else have this experience and survive?  Any info. appreciated.

[mhv]

I wish I had information for you but I am wondering the same thing about myself. double mastectomy in 2014, dcis with 6 areas of invasive cancer found.  my dcis was triple negative and invasive cancer too small to test.  anyway, i have only had manual checks of my foobs and lymph nodes....no mri's or pet scans.

I will tell you I have seen numerous ladies survive reoccurances.  please keep me updated on what they find.