Linda Evangelista and her Breast Cancer recurrence | Dr Liz O'Riordan explains

What breast cancer did Linda Evangelista have?
She had breast cancer in 2018 diagnosed at her screening mammogram
Last July she had a local recurrence on her chest wall - which has been described in the press as a cancer of her pectoral muscle
Watch this video and I'll explain what it all means
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[@rebeccakarlsson1395]

When I hear someone say “I’m taking them both off so I’ll never have to worry about breast cancer again” my heart just sinks. It took my surgeon several appointments to get me to finally understand how BC recurrence works (both local and distant). It was all so confusing back then. So emotional and fear based. If you have better understanding you WILL make better choices. Thank you Dr Liz for explaining these complicated things to us. I KNOW that you have already helped so many girls make better choices. One of them is me!

[@DrLizORiordan]

It's hard when patients are quoted and it doesn't represent what their doctors would have told them

[@jessicaquinn9730]

Thank you so much, Liz, for this video. I was diagnosed with er+ and pr+ breast cancer on both breasts last year. Though both were at stage 1, I decided to have double mastectomy as I thought this could reduce the chance of recurrence. After the surgery, I only saw an oncologist once. Even all my appointments were under the name of that oncologist, but instead of seeing her, I saw a nurse practitioner. I asked multiple times how I can detect reccurence as both of my breasts were removed, but never got satisfying answers. Your video really helps a lot as I was told my cancer was very deep. So it could come back on the chest wall if it does. I will pay more attention to my chest and check often. Thanks again the video is really helpful. By the way, I subscribed your channel and I like it very much!

[@DrLizORiordan]

I'm glad the video was useful. x Thank you for subscribing - there's lots more to come!

[@irene1182]

Thank Dr Liz for this information. I had a SM last Feb and after watching your video today I decided to feel around the scar and surrounding area. It’s quite hard to check though as there are lots on boney parts in this area. I presume a lump would stand out a bit more. I sometimes wish that when you get your yearly mammogram that someone professional could also just check over you masectomy side just to give you some peace of mind.

[@DrLizORiordan]

I know what you mean, A lump would be more obvious

[@alypat3443]

Thanks so much for doing this video, now I know what to look for after Her2 breast cancer 90mm and had mastectomy with no reconstruction 5 years ago. I have my final mammogram tomorrow on the other breast and I'm feeling anxious today. I just love how you are so informative, never had this level of information post breast cancer treatment from my medical team they just said if you notice anything different contact us which is rather vague.... thankyou Liz you are really making a difference 💕

[@DrLizORiordan]

thank you. Hope your final mammogram is OK

[@ASH-T786]

Ģood luck I'm going through chemo for her2 positive breast cancer stage 3 on my 4th chemo 🙏

[@BeateSchierle]

Thank you again, Liz, for this speedy update. Poor Linda! Your explanation was very informative to me, as my actual recurrence started from the Pectoralis muscle as well inspite of radiation Had never heard that before... All the best for you! Beate

[@rebeccakarlsson1395]

My cancer also was either very near or partly in the pectoral muscle because my largest margin was taken in the muscle. I had never before or since heard of this type of growth on anyone else. I haven’t heard it discussed or written about either until now with the news of Linda Evangelista’s recurrence (thanks again famous person). I do quite a lot of self checks but will be even MORE vigilant now, even though this area is quite sore and “weird” so I hope I would even be able to feel properly. My cancer was also the kind that grows more in sheets than lumps so I’m sure this makes it even more of a challenge to detect on your own. Best of luck to us both on keeping ourselves healthy and strong and for long happy cancer-free lives!

[@DrLizORiordan]

glad it was helpful

[@DrLizORiordan]

glad it was useful x

[@christinasmyth5674]

So glad I found you ! I am 5 years post B.C , luckily I found the lump myself when it was v small stage 1 phase 1 estroegen positive. I was 64 and had a lumpectomy, radiation and thankfully no chemo just Arrimidex which I have now finished . I will be vigilant for any changes around my scar thanks to you’re advise 👍

[@DrLizORiordan]

fingers crossed you stay in the clear

[@christinasmyth5674]

Thanks 🙏

[@debbiejo1027]

I appreciate you taking the time for the videos… many thanks and prayers

[@DrLizORiordan]

Glad you like them!

[@elizabethconroy7665]

My Mothers Colon Cancer went to her breast I wonder why so many patients think that by removing both breasts ,they will be safe Hopefully,Linda does well Thanks for the information

[@carolclarke5839]

Hi Dr Liz, I am in Australia I had a Mastectomy of my left breast back in 2013 from then on every year I get a Mammogram of my right Breast and an Ultra sound on the left usually under the arm I also had 12 rounds of Chemo hope everything goes well for you Xxx❤

[@DrLizORiordan]

Thanks for sharing this with us

[@LB-zc1hj]

I’m waiting to see my consultant after a lumpectomy (Er+ HER2 low invasive mixed ductal and lobular cancer) will I have to ask about the chances of recurrence for me? Or will I be told? Also will my consultant now be able to confirm grade and stage of my cancer ? I guess I will be told the results of my breast and sentinel nodes biopsy and what treatment will be going forward. Thank you for your many information videos they have helped me tremendously ❤

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I have just been diagnosed with stage 1/2 breast cancer. Can I please ask your thoughts regarding breast reconstruction and what I should consider.

[@DrLizORiordan]

I cover ALL the things you need to consider in my book here - www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Guide-Breast-Cancer-Empowered/dp/1785041878 also available on amazon.com

[@normal7075]

Would it help if I had a MRI annually to find any cancer? I had a mastectomy two months ago. Stage 3. Declined chemo but taking tamoxifen. Fingers crossed 🤞

[@DrLizORiordan]

If you've had a mastectomy then there isn't any breast tissue left to scan

[@Liz_678]

Thank you for the explanation. I was wondering about this!

[@DrLizORiordan]

Any time!

[@ASH-T786]

Thank you Liz for explaining

[@DrLizORiordan]

You are so welcome!

[@misemefein-ws6tp]

Very good information. Thanks.

[@DrLizORiordan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sarahhardy4627]

Great vlog.

[@DrLizORiordan]

Thank you!

[@hsumin688]

I had stage 1 her2 negative BC with mastectomy surgery last year. I plan on having reconstruction. But it’s been six months and I can’t decide if I should have flap or implant. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@DrLizORiordan]

I cover all the questions you need to think about in my book here www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Breast-Cancer-Empowered/dp/B07KQGTYXD

[@marionraine3703]

Sorry dont understand questions and answers Dr Liz Regards M

[@DrLizORiordan]

Don't worry x

[@srikarraoboinepalli3216]

Thank you

[@DrLizORiordan]

You're welcome

[@demi2368]

Well, what I am wondering is .. did she undergo any treatments the first time or she just had the surgery as treatment? Because I understood that she did radio and chemo this time, the second time, but did she do chemo and radio the first time?

[@DrLizORiordan]

I only know what has been reported in the press

[@brucekentnyc]

WHAT???

[@DrLizORiordan]

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