42 dx with invasive mammary carcinoma (grade II-III provisional

Amapola36 and Tigio17, welcome and I'm glad you follow bad this site. So sorry that you've found yourself here though.

You will hear many, including myself, say that the beginning, while you are gathering info and WAITING is very hard. As the pieces of your unique puzzle come together with a treatment plan, it does get easier.

Hugs to both of you. This site has great info coupled with many supportive ladies who know just what you are going through

So sorry you have to find yourself here. This forum is a blessing. So much good information and support. When you know the particular characteristics of your tumor you will be able to join up with others on this forum in a similar situation. Things do get easier when you have a treatment plan in place. In the meantime, Dr. Google is NOT your friend. Lots of the information you find online is inaccurate, outdated, or does not apply to your specific case. While we all need to empower ourselves with knowledge, be very careful about the source and date of what you read.

Another important thing to remember when scrolling through this forum is that many, many, many members join for just a short time, while they are in treatment. They go on to happily live their lives without recurrence or problems and don't post anymore. Some of us stick around cause we get hooked, but don't have additional issues. Unfortunately, some are here because of a recurrence or troubling side effect. They are the ones that will stick out most to you and you will begin to think that this happens to everyone. It doesn't. Try not to worry too much, worry doesn't change a thing. Prayers for all the new members.

I am so sorry you have to deal with this but you are not alone! Try to go one step at a time. There are some things about your tumor (whether it has estrogen or progesterone receptors etc) which will help guide your doctor in recommending the best treatment options for you. Generally that involves a combination of surgery, radiation and chemo - either the intravenous type or anti estrogen pills or both. Sometimes patients require all these treatments, sometimes one or two of them. We have a lot of new approaches in the treatment of breast cancer with improvements in less mutilating surgery, better reconstructive procedures, shorter radiation regimens, and more effective chemo (as well as better treatment of chemo side effects- including cold caps to prevent hair loss). You have time to get second opinions, ask questions and discuss your options with friends and family members as well as professionals and cancer survivors. Don't let the fear paralyze you or rush you into treatment you may not understand or want. Good luck and take care.