anyone else diagnosed young?

Ejohnson0904

Hey all, I am a 27 year old who was just diagnosed with breast cancer. I don't know specifics yet, other than the fact that it's an aggressive cancer apparently. I guess I'm just looking for some encouragement, hopefully via success stories from people who have also been diagnosed young. So far I've just been hearing a lot of doom and gloom stuff(understandably), but it would be great to head the positive side. Thanks!

glowgene

Hey there!

I'm not that far out from my diagnosis but I'm here if you need to chat. After my diagnosis, it was helpful to me to realize that there are so many treatment options available these days; many women respond well to modern therapies and end up in remission.

No matter the details, this can be a difficult and scary process and you've found an excellent place to ask questions and voice your concerns. We're here for you!

~glow

Moderators

EJohnson - Welcome to the community. We are so sorry that you had to join us for this reason, specially at such young age, but glad you found us!

We know how scary and overwhelming the first days can be, but it will get better! Let us know if we can help you get any further information in our main site or navigating the forums. Related to this, we wanted to inform you that in addition to this forum for those just diagnosed, there is a forum for young women with breast cancer where you can connect with members who were diagnosed at a young age too: https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/27

Hope this helps! Please know that we're all here to support you!

The Mods

Ejohnson0904

glowgene-thank you for your support. I hope you're effectively kicking your cancers booty. This is not a fun club to belong to, but it sure is filled with some quality, amazing people.

KNardo88

Hi there... Can't believe how many women are getting dx'd with BC so young. I was dx'd April 2016 at age 27. I'm on the other side of it all now, a little over a year later, and I will tell you that the very beginning is the hardest part. The uncertainty and the waiting and the shock sucks, but you will come out on the other side. Unfortunately us young ladies tend to have pretty aggressive forms of BC. Mine was very aggressive also, so I was treated very aggressively as you will likely be too. You will find lots of support and success stories in this community! If you ever want to talk, having been through it recently, I'm happy to listen and help you through it if I can!

Best,

Kelly

fd1

Hi! I was diagnosed at 30. I'm now 36 and doing very well.