What's in store for me?

m0mof2girls

I'm 47 with an 8 and 10 year old. I was just diagnosed yesterday with infiltrating ductal carcinoma. The biopsy came back as a grade 3. The tumor is 3.4 cm based on the ultrasound (still waiting for MRI results). I am negative for both estrogen and progesterone and HER2 was too close to call. Therefore I may or may not be looking at triple negative cancer. Can someone share what their treatment was for a similar diagnosis and did the cancer return?

Moderators

Welcome to BCO where you'll find plenty of knowledge and experience of members to help you. You are not alone and we are sorry you have to go through this process.

We wish you and your family all the best.

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Damselfly

Hi there,

Sorry you had to be here but welcome to the group. I don't have a diagnosis like yours (though I am 47 with a 10yo so I can relate at least on that level).

There is a section at the bottom of the topics for finding people with similar diagnoses, including (if this is the case with you) triple negative BC. https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/72

Just take it easy when reading about other people's side effects and complications. Sometimes we need to vent and this is a great place, but never forget that sometimes things go just fine. Try to get a surgeon you trust, get a second opinion if you want to (they should be helpful with this) and come back with questions, concerns, or anything. You will find the people here are a great resource.

I hope all goes well with you, and am sending virtual hugs your way. ((()))