Well, unfortunately I am now a cancer patient:(

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Misc73
Misc73 Member Posts: 1
edited October 2014 in Just Diagnosed

Hi.  I was diagnosed on September 18, 2014. I have Stage I Invasive Mammary Carcinoma-mixed Ductal/Lobular.  Grade 1-2, Histology 1-2, EP+, PP+, HER2 Neu -   no lymph node involvement. (Per MRI) Tumor size is 10mm.

I am waiting on my BRCA testing to determine what type of surgery. Hoping just lumpectomy & radiation. I am 41.  All of this was just from my yearly mammo:( I feel no lumps or pain. It is scary but I hope to get support from this site.

Thanks:)

Missy

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2014

    Misc73, Welcome to BCO. I'm so sorry for the reason you have to be here. You will find a great amount of support on these boards, and meet some wonderful women. You are not alone. It's all very overwhelming in the beginning, but as you get a treatment plan in place, it will get better. Sending good thoughts and gentle hugs to you!!

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  • angelia50
    angelia50 Member Posts: 381
    edited September 2014

    Sorry you are here.  On one of my trips to the doctor, my mother and friend had taken up a conversation with two ladies in the lobby and shared why there where there. One of the ladies, mean well, jumped up when I came out and hugged me, pulled open her shirt to reveal her pink ribbon tee shirt, and said, "Oh honey, you are now in the club of some of the most wonderful women in the world". I just stood and looked at her with I'm sure a dumbfounded look on my face and said "but I didn't want to be in your club". So, I surely know you don't want to be on these boards, as none of us do.  I am relatively new too, mastectomy 7/14/14 and now waiting for tissue expanders to be exchanged for perm implant. Super scary time. 

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  • WinningSoFar
    WinningSoFar Member Posts: 951
    edited September 2014

    Sorry you're here, but if you have to have cancer, this site is the place to be.  I think the worse time is the initial rollercoasting of diagnosis, and then digesting all the information.  Then it gets better, I promise.  I'm at 3 years since my second diagnosis and am NED, and 15 years from my first diagnosis.  Both my diagnoses were worse than yours.  You will likely live a long life and die of something else.  

    Remember to breathe. 

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

    Hi Misc73, and welcome to Breastcancer.org. Hopefully you'll get here the support you're seeking, plus knowledge and helpful advise from all these wonderful ladies

    While you wait for your test results we recommend you to take a look at the Breast Cancer 101 section from our main site, where you'll learn on next steps, your diagnosis, treatment options, etc. All very helpful information that will help you make the best decisions.

    We hope this helps,

    The Mods

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  • mdg
    mdg Member Posts: 3,571
    edited September 2014


    Sorry about your diagnosis Missy.  Sounds like you caught things early which is good.  Hang in there.....the beginning is the hardest part because there is so much unknown.  Hugs!!

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  • lynnetteb75
    lynnetteb75 Member Posts: 33
    edited September 2014

    Misc..after the initial shock it will get easier...we are all here to support each other where you here to support each other..I have my dx but two months later I'm still waiting for my treatment plan. I had a full panel hereditary test and unfortunately that takes 3weeks to come back so I have been just been waiting but it does get easier since I've been able to come here and hear others stories..

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited September 2014

    Saying the words "I have cancer" is one of the strangest feelings I ever experienced. And, let me tell you, I have had  some experiences. Now, 9.5 years later, I still have respect for the word--but I don't fear it.  It's just another word. My only advice is to realize that your "numbers" look very good (if that term can be used for any cancer). This is a well researched and extremely treatable disease. That's not to belittle your situation or your feelings (I mean, we all hate it when others just say "Oh well, you'll be fine, my aunt was," when they really have no idea what they're talking about - that kind of comment doesn't acknowledge the serious nature of the beast).  So come here any time you want; say anything you want.  There are a lot of supportive and knowledgeable women on here to lend a shoulder and an ear. Best to ya as you fight the good fight.

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  • Lusher61
    Lusher61 Member Posts: 9
    edited October 2014

    hi mine was the same routine mammogram never felt a thing got a call back thought it was maybe a cyst what a shock 3 needle bio ,core suction,41/2 hr later was told I had bc returned a week later to be told it was in 2 places early stage that was 18 August had my op double lump on 19 sep went back for result they said lymph n were clear and margins were clean just waiting for radio t I feel so luck  but it's been a hell of a roller coaster am taking tamoxifen and waiting for the path report to be sent  to me  all I know at the min is it ductal one was 15 mm one 8 mm hopefully I will post my result when I under stand them a bit more but it's a blow when you feel well getting on with life working and all that and this hits you have a critical illness and you aren't poorly untill the op life is on stand by  waiting for each appt it makes me mad that cancer has interrupted my how dare it 

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  • Meow13
    Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
    edited October 2014

    You will find very knowledgeable people on this site. I too wanted to have lumpectomy and radiation instead of mastectomy but I was convinced to have the mast. No radiation just hormone treatment (can't wait to get off of it), my reconstruction DIEP was a big success if I had know what the results would be I would have been a lot happier.

    So many recent advances in treatments and reconstruction even for lumpectomies. Three years and counting.

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  • Lusher61
    Lusher61 Member Posts: 9
    edited October 2014

    That's great to hear you surgery was.  a Successful and yes things are getting better especially with routine mammograms am still waiting for radio t wish it was over and done I have been a bit depressed think it might be just the come down from all the worry and waiting 

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