Starting to get more info but still anxious

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melb44
melb44 Member Posts: 130
edited March 2015 in Just Diagnosed

So I found out yesterday That I am HER2 negative. I was so glad to hear that and I got the results that I am ER and PR +. My tumor is at least 2.5 cm so bigger than I first thought but so far from the ultrasound and the physical exam it doesn't seem that it has spread to the lymph nodes.

My doctor is now going to complete a Mammaprint test and I have an MRI scheduled for Monday. I have my meeting with the genetic counselor for tomorrow since my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 40 and now I was was diagnosed at 44.

Depending on the Mammaprint results my doctor thinks I may need neoadjuvant chemo. This scares me to pieces but I guess I can get through it.

My mom had a lumpectomy and radiation 25 years ago and never had a recurrence so in my head I thought that is what I will do too but depending on the test results that might not be the best option.

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  • Cmo65
    Cmo65 Member Posts: 96
    edited March 2015

    All of the unknown is anxiety inducing. I've been a hot mess waiting for results. People say don't worry until you know more, but it's hard not to be anxious. All we can do is hope for the best. I hope for the best for you, and me, and all of us. Be well.

    Christine

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  • melb44
    melb44 Member Posts: 130
    edited March 2015

    Hi Christine-

    Thanks for the reply looks like we were diagnosed about the same time. Are you waiting on results as well?


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  • Cmo65
    Cmo65 Member Posts: 96
    edited March 2015


    Well, I am having surgery on Monday.  Right now I'm clinically Stage 1, Grade 1, but after surgery they will give me a Pathology Stage, which I hope is STILL Stage 1.

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  • melb44
    melb44 Member Posts: 130
    edited March 2015

    Good luck! Are you having a lumpectomy?

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  • Beachbum1023
    Beachbum1023 Member Posts: 1,417
    edited March 2015

    Cmo, I hope you have a good weekend! Monday will go better than you are thinking, it is always worse until we know. Knowledge is power, and you will know what you are looking at. It will help with the out of control thinking for you. I like to know what is coming at me, I feel like I have choices, and I know what they are talking about. If you are looking at chemo, you can look at www.chemocare.com it has all of the drugs listed there for you. I am sending all the good vibes I have for you. Just remember you are never alone here, 24/7. Take Care

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