MBC 7 years later: Do you ask yourself why and what ifs?

@windyshores In my case, the breast cancer is diagnosed first, through biopsy. Then the bones showed up in the PET scan. They also did a bone biopsy and confirmed that it's the same cancer from the breast that are at the bones.

I'm with keepmoving2. There are many new treatments and every day we're alive (chronic, or as I like to call it "recovered for the moment") is another day for researchers to come up with even more new drugs. Wishing you the best for your new treatment and tests.

I'm sorry that you have this new diagnosis to deal with and am sure that all breast cancer survivors empathize. And ponder their futures with these sagas. But it's great that this was caught and can be addressed now. And I share your wonder whether the earlier oncologist might have been insufficiently attentive in an advisory role. I'm a convert to the second opinion, even third if called for, school of thought for anything requiring decisions that can have irreversible consequences. The good news is that cancer understanding and treatment are evolving at a rapid clip so we're surviving so able to share what we've learned and benefitted from.

@ks3 I know you are probably getting anxious about that upcoming PET scan, I wanted to check in with you. How are you feeling on the verzenio, and anastrazole? I think what if’s are inevitable, but I hope you aren’t making yourself crazy with them. We all make the best decisions we can based on the available information at the time. I admit to wishing sometimes I would have done a few things differently, but now I am too busy working to outrun this thing to think about that.
Are you doing things that bring joy? Are you allowing yourself to be rested and comfortable?

Thanks for your concern. Only some bone pain and fatigue for side effects. I am fortunate! My grandchildren and family bring me great joy.😊 After hearing other mbc survivors stories, I realize that cancer is a relentless foe, frequently recurring without a clue. Hope you are well 🎀.

Hi, I was diagnosed in September 2019. Is it possible for us to communicate via email? If so, I will share my email.

@rraw, I love that you have added a picture. Beautiful.
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I'll also add that by continuing to exchange here in the forum, your experiences, tips and knowledge benefit many. And you benefit from the collective knowledge of the members of the group.

@rraw, how are you doing?

I was thinking of you today, I thought I would let you know. How are you doing with your chemo? Have you had your scan yet to check on your progress?💕