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Butterfly53
Butterfly53 Member Posts: 23
edited September 2014 in Just Diagnosed

September 17, 2014 I was diagnosed with Stage llb breast cancer.  After my visit to the breast surgeon, I was informed it was a grade 3, triple negative, invasive ductal carcinoma with a lump in my right breast and lymph node.  My surgeons' plan for me is to have an MRI of my breasts , CAT scan and body scan this week to see if has spread to any other part of my body.  After that I will start chemo for 6-8 weeks to shrink the tumor before surgery.  During that time, I will see a genetic doctor to see if I have a BC gene and that will help me decide the type of surgery lumpectomy vs. mastectomy. That will follow with 5 weeks of radiation and another 8 weeks of chemo.  I don't feel scared.  I feel more overwhelmed and a little numb.  Has anyone had a similar plan with their doctor that has been diagnosed similar to me?

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  • barremom64
    barremom64 Member Posts: 191
    edited September 2014

    Butterfly- So sorry you find yourself here.  This is a great resource and outlet on a very long journey. Sounds like your BS has all the tests in place. You will know more from the MRI, as it is the best imaging diagnostic tool there is.   Many ladies seek second opinions just something to consider.  I do not have a similar diagnose, but wanted to send you a ((hug))!  You may want to check the triple negative thread as well. 

    best of luck

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  • Holeinone
    Holeinone Member Posts: 2,478
    edited September 2014

    Butterfly, 

    My dx is different, lobular cancer. I had a lumpectomy first, then chemo, then radiation. The process is a roller coaster, for sure. Barremom advice on reading the triple negative threads is excellent. 

    Posting on BCO really helps, we all have been there and understand. 

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited September 2014

    Butterfly,

    We are so sorry you had to be here but welcome to BCO

    As you can see there are lots of others that can relate to you and help you through. 

    Here are some more forums you might find helpful

    Stage II forum

    IDC

    September Chemo thread

    Wishing you all the best with your treatment and recovery

    Kind thoughts 

    From the mods.

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  • msphil
    msphil Member Posts: 1,536
    edited September 2014

    hello sweetie, I was diagnosed while preparing my wedding, I had 3 months of chemo(cytoxin, adriamycin, 5fu,) then L mast, then 3 more months of chemo, then we were married, then rads for 7 wks, 5 days a week, 5 yrs on tamoxifen) I had reconstruction but my body rejected the expander, it hardened, and removed I wear prothesis. I am a 20 yr Survivor(Praise GOD), come here and we will be here for you. msphil 

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