First time user here.  My name is Craig.  I have a friend that was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.  They took out a tumor that was 4.5cm and removed one of her breasts.  She was stage 2.  At the time she had clear margins and went through chemo.  They do not think they got all of the cancer so they tried radiation which seemed to work really well.  Most all of the caner was wiped out thank goodness.  She does have "cancer spots" popping up on her lungs and on a bone on her spinal cord which she did not have before.  I have read on sites where this would be considered stage four now.  Most of what was in her cancer wise is gone but these "spots"concern all of us (family, friends, and so forth). 

 

I guess my first question is a cancer spot the same as a cancer cell?  I have not been able to find that information online. I think they are one in the same though.  I do not believe the "spots" have taken over her lungs.  I have read that when that happens you become short of breath and such but I am still a little nervous about her upcoming doctor visit.  I know I can not get a specific answer for this next question because every case is different.  But I guess my second question is what can we expect for her upcoming doctor visit this week?  They are going to go over her pet scans.  When cancer spots are found on the lungs and in her bones, is she still in the treatable area or is this going to be a rough doctor visit?  I am just really concerned for her right now and I sort of want to prepare myself for what could take place so that I can continue to be the rock that she needs right now.  Thanks for any info you guys can provide and God bless each of you for what you do on this site.

 

All my best wishes the spots prove to be nothing. 

 

Your friend is lucky to have you as her rock.  I imagine she is pretty nervous so having someone who cares there for her will mean the world.  It's hard to know what if anything is going on until you speak with her Oncologist.

 

Let us know what you find out and hopefully we can help if you need it.

You being a rock for your friend is invaluable!  Hopefully, some further confirmation of what those spots are will be done.  Praying that those spots don't turn out to be anything serious.   There's always something new to try.  Thank you for being there for her.

Lee in Denver

 

Thank you Donna.  Yes these spots were found after just a pet scan.  She waited four weeks is all.  I have read up on that and it seems like sites are split as to what sort of time frame a person should wait after radiation.  Most of them are saying you should wait longer than a month though.  Thanks again for your input everyone.  This site has really helped us out through this ordeal.

Craig,

 

Welcome to this site.  This site has been such a blessing, so much information and support here.  I am very sorry to hear about your mom.  We are getting a second opinion from a pretty good hospital next week on Monday.  At the very least I am hoping this visit does what your second opinion does and that is give her hope.  Like you are with your mom, I am not going to give up on my friend.  I have been there for every day of this ordeal and I will be there to see her become cancer free.  I know there are so many treatments out there, we just need to find the right one.  People can live with stage IV for years, even decades so do not give up hope.  It is just amazing the power that oncologists have.  I believe for the most part they do not understand how much power they have.  I am glad you found a good doctor and I hope your treatment works for your mom.  I will keep you posted on my friend, she is a fighter, I have no doubt she will put this cancer into remission. 

 

Wow I am sadden for the news you received, but I want to say the power of prayer is so wonderful and he hear's them I know this for sure! Please pray for her and ask for the wonderful gift of healing. I too will be keeping your friend in prayer may I ask her name?