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jhandley · 02-21-2006, 05:10 PM

Hi Jess

I too had a reoccurrence after 4.5 yrs same breast diff location..but didnt show on mammo or US. It was 4 cm x 2 cm and obviously had been there for a while possibly even all along. I believe 25 % of tumours in younger women are not detected by mammo. I was pretty cross at the time (last Sept) particularly since I had wanted the breast off the first time round. I was also cross because this time I had a liver "spot" and I believe if I had had the mast. first time maybe I wouldnt be Stage 4 (however I am now NED).
Anyway chin up and best of luck with your next move.

cheers
Jackie

02-21-2006, 05:10 PM	#7
jhandley Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Melbourne Victoria Australia Posts: 330	been there Hi Jess I too had a reoccurrence after 4.5 yrs same breast diff location..but didnt show on mammo or US. It was 4 cm x 2 cm and obviously had been there for a while possibly even all along. I believe 25 % of tumours in younger women are not detected by mammo. I was pretty cross at the time (last Sept) particularly since I had wanted the breast off the first time round. I was also cross because this time I had a liver "spot" and I believe if I had had the mast. first time maybe I wouldnt be Stage 4 (however I am now NED). Anyway chin up and best of luck with your next move. cheers Jackie