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DeeCee
DeeCee Member Posts: 21
edited June 2014 in Black Women or Men With Breast Cancer

I have just been diagnosed with BC.  I just received my pathology report and it states my estrogen  and progesterone receptors are positive and HER-2 is positive 3+.  What is all this?  I am soo confused.  I am normally the rock of the family and not feel reduced to a peeble.  Trying to stay strong for my family but I am frightened.  I am scheduled for an MRI and PET Scan.  What is going to happen to me? I had an normal mammo in May and discovered a lump in Oct.

 Scared.. need to talk..

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  • nasharayne
    nasharayne Member Posts: 139
    edited January 2010

    Hi DeeCee - So sorry you had to come here but, this is a great place to get a lot of information.  I think we were all probably scared when we got that life changing information but, this is all doable and everyone here is really supportive.

    As for the path report, of course your doctor will be able to explain it best but, it is basically breaking down what type of breast cancer you have and will determine the type of treatment you will need.  I 'm thinking the HER-3 you mentioned may actually be HER 2? The MRI and PET Scan is routine.

    Good luck to you.  If you have any other questions please ask. 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2010

    Hi DeeCee, hoping you are able to relax somewhat while you await other tests and results.  This is really the toughest time because we want to know everything quickly and it just doesn't happen with this journey.  But, you will get through it.  Please visit all the threads where you see something of interest, post questions and vent if you want.  You will definitely find the support you will need during this journey.

    Blessings.

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  • PatriciaPrijatel
    PatriciaPrijatel Member Posts: 34
    edited January 2010

    Dee Cee:  I am so sorry for your news.  Most of us have been there, so we understand the fear and confusion. Nobody needs that kind of news.  Being hormone-positive, though, is actually a good thing.   That is a less aggressive cancer than hormone-negative.  How big is your tumor?  That makes a big difference in your prognosis.  As others have said, you probably mean Her2.  The big thing to remember, though, is that the vast majority of women survive breast cancer and live long, meaningful lives.  Pat

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  • Zipmum
    Zipmum Member Posts: 16
    edited January 2010

    Dear DeeCee,  sorry to hear about your news.  I understand how you feel.  I was diagnosed with TNBC in August 2009.  I had no idea what was going to happen or truly... any information about this diagnosis.  I have found this forum to be one of my best sources for information.  I have finished radiation and I am scheduled for my final chemo session in two weeks.  I don't know what will happen to me after the final chemo.  I have no idea what I should be doing... I am praying for you that God will put his angels along your journey,

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  • DeeCee
    DeeCee Member Posts: 21
    edited January 2010

    Thanks to you all for your support.   Just consulted with my surgeon and he recommends a mastecomy with reconstruction.  Wow.  somehow I keep thinking I am going to wake up from this nightmare.   I have been given the option to not have the mast and take out the 3 lumps which are close to each other but I am not comfortable with that, afraid of reoccurence.  Now I must speak with oncologist and reconstruction surgeon. 

    Dee Cee

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  • rogam
    rogam Member Posts: 197
    edited February 2011

    Dee I hope that you are doing well. 

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