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Beyond Breast Cancer - new Mayo Clinic book

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 24, 2023 | Replies (22)
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@roch I am 9 years out and had double mastectomy. I am not really anxious so to speak, but it does sit on the back burner and affects how I think about the rest of my life to some degree (I am72).

My oncologist discharged me at 5 years. But risk with hormonal cancers goes up! No scans, no blood tests- that is the usual practice.

I have arthritis, several spinal fractures, kidney issues, neurological issues. migraines, and COPD. So how the heck am I supposed to be alerted to possible cancer? Pain is an everyday thing for many of us. I guess if there is a big change....

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Zebra | @californiazebra | Oct 22, 2023

Since I also had a double mastectomy and went flat, it was easy to feel the new lump on my chest wall 7 years later. I also had been having annual ultrasounds, but I caught it first.

Now, I have regular CT scans, first every 3 months and now every 6. Like you, I have so many other medical ailments including another type of cancer, neurological issues, diverticulitis issues, etc. Lots of pain and symptoms that have nothing to do with cancer. A familiar pain is not worrisome, but every new pain that pops up, I think, "It that the cancer? Is that? What about that?" It think it's natural to worry about that. But so far, all new pains are not due to the cancer. Phew!

I think I'll order the Mayo book on breast cancer. 🙂

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