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Tabb2000
Tabb2000 Member Posts: 11
edited June 2014 in Young With Breast Cancer

Hi there-  I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer at 30 years old.  I still cant believe it!  Im here looking for some pals going through the same situation.  I have two young children.  4 year old daughter and an 18 month old son.  I just relocated to North Carolina from Michigan to start a better life for my family and then got this terrible diagnosis.  I have so many questions? How are we at such a young age suppose to dodge this from coming back for the next 60 years?  Will our quality of life be poor because we will always be so worried if we beat it now?  This is just so much to take in..

I was diagnosed on New Years Eve 2008.  Met with my team of doctors at UNC Chapel Hill on Jan 14 and started chemo Jan 23.  I've had two Taxol treatments so far.  Im getting a Neulesta shot, which just about beat me to a pulp this time.  I didnt get the shot the first time.  This past weekend was hell.  The bone pain was unbearable and Vicodin did nothing.  It lasted about 3 days and Im fine 1 week later.

If anyone else wants a cancer buddy to swop stories, I'll be here for the next grueling year.

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  • DianaT
    DianaT Member Posts: 532
    edited February 2009

    I am finished with surgery, chemo, radiation and exchange surgery but still receiving herceptin.  I was 30 at diagnosis with four children.  It was very hard and I don't know how to answer your questions about 60 yrs from now, I am just planning on being around in 60 yrs, so ask me again then Wink  If you ever need some personal experience type situations, I am more than willing to share!  You can PM if you want too!

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  • lovinmomma
    lovinmomma Member Posts: 1,879
    edited February 2009

    I am sorry you are having to join us.  This disease sucxs.  I have small kids also. I am round 6 of my chemo. Have not had surgery yet.

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  • Youwearpink
    Youwearpink Member Posts: 87
    edited February 2009

    Hello,

     I was 26 when I was diagnosed with a newborn baby (10 days after I gave birth) and I had a 3 year old. I was so fearful about what the future held. In fact, I was hoping to make it to my daughter's Kindergarten graduation. Well that date has come and gone and it is definitely not long enough!  Maybe my great- grandchildren's kindergarten graduationWink  I am happy to say I am a 6 1/2 year survivor. Made it through all the yucky treatments and surgeries.  60 years from now, I have no clue...... I do wonder...... but all I can say is there is more treatments available today then there was 6 years ago, so I can only imagine what new medical procedures they will have in 10,20, 30 years!  If you want to PM me, please feel free. There are soooo many wonderful woman on this site. You def. came to the right place for support. Keep your head up, you can do it!

    Stacy

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  • shockedat39
    shockedat39 Member Posts: 252
    edited February 2009

    Hi Tabb2000,

    I'm so sorry you had to join us but I think you will find some good information, some laughter and a whole lot of hope and support on this site!  I think we all have that same fear of what's to come but we have to remember how many survivors there are and focus on that.  Stacy is right, there are new procedures every day for fighting this awful beast. 

    I'm totally with you on the neu-bastard shot.  It is the absolute worst part of this for me.   

    By the way, fellow North Carolinian here! (I'm a transplant also...from NJ).  I'm being treated at Rex Cancer Center in Raleigh.  UNC is certainly a wonderful place for treatment as well.  You're in awesome hands.

    Take care of yourself and feel good!

    Diane

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  • amiekae
    amiekae Member Posts: 3
    edited April 2009

    Hi Tabb2000,

    I was just diagnosed on March 30th of this year at barely 31 years old.  I have an almost 3 year old and a 9 1/2 month old.  I am in the midst of getting my treatment plan laid out for me right now, but I do know that I have to have a bilateral mastectomy and chemo, and probably radiation.  Just know that there are young ladies here going through similar situations ready to support you along the way.

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  • DiamondGurl
    DiamondGurl Member Posts: 32
    edited April 2009

    Sorry you had to join. I was diagnosed at age 24. I had a BM on march 24 with expanders. If you want to talk you can aim or email me... urd1amondgurl@aol.com

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  • sg8535937
    sg8535937 Member Posts: 26
    edited April 2009

    Hello,

    Sorry you had to join this group.  I was 32 at Dx.  I went through the most aggressive treatment as it was suggested as the best for me because of my age.  I had 3 rounds of  FEC and 3 rounds of Taxotere followed by 5 weeks of radiation.  I am currently taking Tamoxifen for the next couple of years.   I also had genetic testing and found out that I am BRCA1 +.  In Oct 2008 I opted to have the other breast removed along with a hysterectomy and oopherectomy.  I am more than willing to answer any questions you may have PM me if there is something I can help you with.  I am going for reconstruction in May with tissue expanders I will keep you posted.

    DX Aug 2007, IDC <7cm, Grade 2,0/10 nodes

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  • Bethie1
    Bethie1 Member Posts: 393
    edited May 2009

    Hi Tabb!!  I'm 38, and was diagnosed a week before Christmas 2008.  I have NO family history, but also no children.  I was told alot of factors came into play--over 35, no kids, on BC-which I was told to get off of as tumor was estrogen receptive--this whole thing of cancer sucks, but you have a group of beautiful strong women who are here with you.  I just thank the dear Lord my mom wasn't alive to see me go through this as it would've killed her--she passed in Feb of last year 10 yrs to the day of our father, but I know their watching over me as I've come through chemo (AC/T 4 of each --last one is this Wed 5/20) marvelously-fatigue and queasy, but no being severely sick! I start radiation about mid June.

    Whatever you're comfortable with is up to you, but there are boutiques available to get wigs, etc.  An example is a place I went to called ToLife.  Check out the American Cancer Society website, and do a search for wigs, turbans, etc where you live.  When you start losing your hair, you're gonna want a turban on---cloth is especially comfortable, as your head will be cold bald.  I sleep with one on and it's great!

    If you need an ear, PM me!!!

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  • MI_Runner
    MI_Runner Member Posts: 46
    edited May 2009

    Tabb2000,

    How ironic - I moved from NC to MI just as you were headed the other way!

    I wanted to let you know about a great program going on at UNC, where I did my masters work.  You may have heard of it already.  It's called Get Real and Heel, and I know the director very well.  They're using exercise and recreational therapy to help women with breast cancer maintain/improve their health and cope with cancer and treatment.  I highly recommend speaking with your doctor about the program.  Oh how I wish I was still down there to enroll myself...

    http://www.unc.edu/depts/exercise/RTB/index.htm

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  • 39mom2babies
    39mom2babies Member Posts: 46
    edited May 2009

    Hi,  I am newly diagnosed too.  I was diagnosed 5/4/09 and gave birth to my daughter on 5/5/09.  I also live in michigan and the rest of my family (mom & sister) are in north carolina.  My son is 15 months old.  I feel we have a few things in common.  I will happily be a support to you during the next year, I will be here too.  With enough support we will make it.

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  • Steinunn71
    Steinunn71 Member Posts: 12
    edited June 2009

    Hi girls,

    I am 37 year old, finished surgery and starting chemo on the 3rd. I have a 2 year old boy and two big girls 11 and 14. But I am so worried about going through chemo and taking care of my active little guy. I hope we can give each other advice and support about our little ones. I know young women who have gone through this with children and infants. It was difficult but doable.

    Hugs for you all and your little ones! 

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