Breast Cancer Recurrence: Survival Rate and Treatment Options

[@yerbba]

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[@sadie4me2]

Thank you. I had a single mastectomy and developed a recurrence three years later just below the scar line. It was a very small looking thing that I immediately had it checked out and got a biopsy. They determined that it was the breast cancer that now showed up on my chest wall and We did the surgery to remove it and I had chemo and radiation because after my original mastectomy I didn’t have any follow up treatment at all no chemo, no radiation just tamoxifen. So now it has been almost 3 years since the recurrence and I am hoping that it won’t show up a third time. I don’t know how frequently that happens which is why I think about it quite often coming back a third time.

[@yerbba]

People who have had a recurrence have often told me that they worry about having yet another one. It sounds as if the treatment of your recurrence was effective. I have many patients who have had only one recurrence and gone on to live normal, cancer-free lives. It's not easy to sit with the uncertainty, however. Thank you for writing and sharing your experience.

[@jemkayp6383]

Hey can i please talk to you? As my mum has just found out its come back and sounds the same as yours.

[@jemkayp6383]

Is there any way i could contact you please? I need someone to talk to about this. Email or facebook or anything? 💔

[@Noorjahan-mx9qi]

Same case here..but only difference is recurrent happened during treatment itself..praying for ur recovery

[@Pitufa5252]

I was first diagnosed and treated for triple negative breast cáncer three years ago. I has surgery and chemo and then radiotherapy. I had a local reacurrence in the under arm, I had four affected lymph nodes. I has surgery and then chemo. I was not given an radiotherapy this time around. Now I can't stop thinking that I should have gotten a second opinión

[@yerbba]

It sounds really hard to have regret about the past. Giving radiation therapy again in a previously radiated area is not generally done within a short time window because the skin and other tissues will be severely affected. We can re-radiate if absolutely necessary but have to be very careful. The further away someone is (for example, a couple of decades) the safer it is to retreat with radiation therapy.

[@Pitufa5252]

@@yerbba thank You, 💓

[@Aasha271]

In the first time what was your TNBS stage ? Are lymph nodes involed in the first time ?

[@aaronaguilar5810]

I have watched many of Yerbba videos and have learned very important information to help guide me through breast cancer journey. Thank you.

[@yerbba]

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[@lisaiverypinsan]

Thanks for sharing this helpful video. God bless us all!

[@yerbba]

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[@princeahmed5795]

I really appreciate your video it cool me due to my invasive ductal carcinoma. You teach each video informative

[@yerbba]

Thanks so much for watching.

[@Amoreena51]

It’s my understanding from reading various clinical studies, that the initial chemotherapy drugs can also cause DNA damage which can in and of itself cause secondary cancers.

[@yerbba]

The main secondary malignancy after chemotherapy for breast cancer is treatment-related leukemia. This is exceptionally rare but is no doubt the result of chemotherapy. Most oncologists have seen a few cases of secondary leukemia out of hundred and hundreds of people they've treated. Whilst we would never want to trivialize a secondary cancer, the benefits of chemotherapy vastly outweigh the risk of secondary cancers in the majority of people advised to receive chemotherapy. We do try to avoid chemotherapy if there is little or no benefit because of this and other rare side effects.

[@do9138]

Chemo and hormone therapy are toxins that we pump into our bodies. That's why they make us so sick. Of course poisons are going to have negative effects. Doctors play it down. But they make money on extended treatment, so what can we expect?

[@cindybesitos8933]

Moms has been in remission for 4minths but now looks like she may be having a regional recurring in her lymph nodes we are hoping and praying it’s only her lymph nodes enlarged due to her Acute kidney infection. God is all might and miraculously working. In Jesus name Amen

[@yerbba]

Praying for your mom’s health and hoping the swelling is due to the infection and not a recurrence. It sounds like you’re both surrounded by faith, and we're hoping for positive news for her recovery. Amen.

[@kristihutton1132]

Got diagnosed at this year at 40 years old. Triple positive ki-67 of 60%. I was lucky that no lymph nodes were affected and the tumor was under 1cm. How likely do these tumors spread. I had a double mastectomy and a total hysterrctomy.

[@Truerealism747]

My partner had 2 mm then mastectomy reoccurrence now 11mm awaiting surgery next week it's in one lymph but can't tell until surgery next week fingers crossed and to you

[@yerbba]

It’s great that the lymph nodes weren’t affected and your tumor was small. The prognosis will depend on quite a few things that you haven't mentioned, such as the actual size, the ER and PR status, the HER2 status, and the grade. It is likely your medical team can help explain your prognosis. Thanks for watching.

[@Truerealism747]

She's had it done yesterday they sent sure how many lymph are effected they biopsy one before net to it was positive one negative size was 1cm tumour her2 positive negative same as original nothing in collerbone awaiting results node s

[@magnamaria1790]

Am 35 yrs, T2n1a, er pr posetive, her2 negative, high grade, 1 lymph node posetive, ki 67 60%, 6 chemo, 20 radiation, tamoxifen for 5 yrs, i want to know the recurrence possiblity...

[@yerbba]

Someone with a tumor like this is much more likely to remain free of disease than to have a recurrence. The odds are good for a cancer-free future.

[@afnanmuhd]

My mother was diagnosed with de nuevo metastatic breast cancer 2 yrs ago, she has undergone 6 rounds of chemo almost a year ago. Now she's feeling a lump nearby initial location, what will be the treatment protocol in this case

[@yerbba]

The first step is to obtain a piece of tissue through a biopsy before anything else. Lumps can be from many things. She's fortunate to have you helping her through an anxious time.

[@afnanmuhd]

@@yerbba she's getting her regular check up with oncology team next week, Hopefully everything will be alright.

[@lisameeks4964]

Just had a biopsy this morning of a lump near my mastectomy scar. Had a double mastectomy two years ago followed by taxol/herceptin (had 3 tumors-2 were er/pr+ and one was triple positive). This lump is in the same area the triple positive tumor was. Was on Tamoxifen for about 6 months, but discontinued after developing a blood clot. Hoping this isn't a recurrence, but the image on ultrasound had a very irregular shape, so thinking that it is. I wonder if I'll have a different chemo or the same as last time. I assume I would get radiation since I had none originally.

[@yerbba]

I wish you weren't going through this. You've already been through a lot. Yes, radiation therapy is likely to be part of your treatment plan. Depending on the ER, PR, and HER2 status, your chemotherapy may be similar or different. Sorry not to be more helpful while you wait for results.

[@lisameeks4964]

@@yerbba Unfortunately, it is once again triple positive idc. It measured 1.5 cm. I guess I'm thinking that perhaps these tumor cells are possibly resistant to Taxol and/or Kanjinti ? When I found the tumor, it had only been 11 months since my last Kanjinti treatment. Maybe I'm wrong, but that seems like a pretty fast recurrence. It really worries me. I go see my oncologist in 3 days. I'm just afraid if I get the same chemotherapy regimen, the tumor will just come back again.

[@lisameeks4964]

I know I said herceptin in my original post. I usually say that because a lot of people haven't heard of Kanjinti. Not sure why I did it in a post to you. Just habit, I guess.

[@mariae9584]

what was the size of your triple positive tumor? I have a 2mm tumor and wonder if it needs more that Endocrine therapy.

[@lisaiverypinsan]

Good day Doc! After my unilateral right breast mastectomy last Feb. 2020 and did not undergo chemo due to pandemic I recently noticed a lymph nodes in my armpit. Does it mean it's a regional recurrence? Your response is highly appreciated. Thank you

[@yerbba]

Thanks for writing. It's possible that the lymph nodes have cancer in them, but only a biopsy will tell for sure. If there is cancer in the lymph nodes, it is likely that you will be offered chemotherapy.

[@Lisa_5591]

I was almost 22 years out from my DCIS dx when I was just diagnosed with IDC adjacent to lunpectomy site. Waiting for MRI and then surgery. How do they know if it's recurrent or new?

[@yerbba]

Given the span of time between the DCIS and your newly-diagnosed cancer, this is most likely a new primary tumor. One way we can tell is by looking at both the DCIS and the invasive cancer under the microscope to see if the pattern of the cells is similar, but with DCIS, it may be hard to tell. All the best as you go through your treatment.

[@catherineadofina3471]

Docvhelp me module in the of my breast the give cepecitabine (middle) of my breast oral. Chemistry help me

[@Noorjahan-mx9qi]

Triple negative breast cancer now spread to lungs..is it curable? Pls reply survivors..

[@yerbba]

Once breast cancer has appeared in other parts of the body, we generally do not refer to cure. HOWEVER, people can survive a long time even if cancer is in the lungs. There are a lot of factors that are associated with life expectancy. Your medical team will be able to answer your questions about your prognosis with a lot more specific information because they know your particular case. Wishing you the absolute best.

[@Holly_77]

My mom had stage three ER positive breast cancer. She chose homeopathic treatment instead of chemo. It spread to her lungs at the five year mark. She regretted not getting chemo. She took one round of chemo two months before she died, but it was too late. She passed nine months ago. She was my best friend, and my only family. I have no siblings. I’ll always wonder if chemo would’ve cured her. 😓

[@bosslady5163]

@@Holly_77I’m sorry that this happen to you. I think your mom operated for quality of life than going through the side effects of chemo. Many patients do that and that’s okay. Leave behind the what if? and cherish the beautiful memories of your mom. She lives in you. ❤

[@Holly_77]

@@bosslady5163 Thank you. 🥹🫶🏼

[@manishaingle-hf1ol]

Im sorry for you chemo is really effective my mom have idc triple posting and she's on chemo now than surgery than chemo and radiation i saw so many ppl who got relief after chemo in case in future never ignore chemo, and whatever happens leave it i hope whenever your mom is now happy, hope you're doing well because i can feel you my mom is everything to me Don't worry your mom is always with you 🫶🏻​@@Holly_77

[@rajeshsookram3256]

Is breast cancer recurrence curable if its detect early ???

[@yerbba]

There are two kinds of recurrent breast cancer, local and metastatic. Local recurrences are usually curable. Disease that has spread to other parts of the body is generally not considered curable.

[@JustmeIvy]

Can breast cancer come back just a couple months after the last treatment?

[@yerbba]

While it's uncommon, yes, cancer can come back soon after treatment is complete. It is likely that cancer was already present just not detected before treatment.

[@JustmeIvy]

@@yerbba and it could be in the same spot or would that be somewhere else then

[@Aduhh33165]

Her2 positive.. mastatic breast cancer stage 4...After done all trials.. patient 💯 change healthy life style including foods intake.. can cancer likely coming back..?

[@rudresh5382]

As my mom also battling wit her 2 positive now she is fyn

[@Aduhh33165]

@@rudresh5382 Good to hear she's perfectly fyn....👌

[@yerbba]

For some people with metastatic (also called Stage IV) cancer, it is possible to live a long time without any evidence of cancer. For most people, the cancer will need some form of treatment indefinitely because we generally expect the cancer will appear again.

[@shereinahmed8213]

hi doctor i have alocal reccurance in the breast its almost 8 mm after 2 years and half of my first cancer iam very scared can i survive it and the cancer dont recurrant again?

[@yerbba]

Thanks for writing. A new cancer or the original cancer coming back can be extremely frightening. If the tumor is in the breast and there is no evidence that there are other places in the body where the cancer has spread, you are extremely likely to be cured. A lot of people find themselves more anxious after a second breast cancer. Make sure that you have someone with whom you can share your feelings and worries. Wishing you the best.

[@jennifernovak760]

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[@29larron]

My wife's doctor said that its possible her breast cancer has returned in her lymph nodes in her armpit.She is getting a biopsy tomorrow.The doctor said if it is cancer it will be terminal.My wife is so brave but i am terrified!Please pray for us 🙏

[@yerbba]

Thank you for sharing your current situation. Sending you lots of healing thoughts.

[@Truerealism747]

How is it now

[@29larron]

@yerbba apologies for the late response and thank you so much

[@29larron]

@Truerealism747 unfortunately it turned out to be metastatic and it's on her pelvis but thankfully she's taking well to the treatment. She's as beautiful and radiant as ever and the bravest woman I know.l was in pieces like it was me that received the news while she said baby I got this! Well we know the prognosis but with our faith in God,her continuous positivity ,exercising great doctor and also taking home remedies she's still here standing and going strong.Thank you for your concern and asking for prayers and positive thoughts 🙏

[@Truerealism747]

@@29larron my better half has a reoccurrence awaiting scan results Thursday send you all blessings if you haven't seen Joseph Murphy or Sydney banks take a look the mind faith is incredible