Never Thought I Would be Here, Just Diagnosed

Sorry you are here, but welcome. Ditto the above, its a crazy ride that you get put on unwillingly, but you will hang on and make it through.

Hi Everyone,

I am new here. Diagnosed last week, still kind of in shock. Left Breast Calcifications, DCIS with 1mm area of micro invasive. Worried that I'm ER- PR- and HRET2 positive. Still getting treatment plan in place. Met with surgeon yesterday, have meeting next week with radiation oncologist and thinking partial MX with node check and radiation.

I've been reading a lot of posts on this site for a couple of weeks. One thing that seems to stand out to me (maybe I'm just loopy) but I don't feel like I'm seeing many people post who chose not to have MX. Even lots and lots of stage 0 people chose to do that. It scares me to think my getting a lumpectomy or partial MX could be a big mistake. Surgeon has said she thinks I would be fine going either route. She has a great reputation and works at a well-regarded breast center. I liked her very much; she was so respectful and forth coming and I have no reason to doubt her, but I'm just so scared.

Thank you for anyone who cares to respond.

Hi EMH!

I was Stage III, and I had a lumpectomy. I feel very comfortable with my decision. Everyone has their own reasons for their surgical choices. I wanted to do the minimum of surgery because 1) I work full time; 2) I didn't want to go flat; and 3) I didn't want to do reconstruction, which can take multiple surgeries. I also don't mind getting mammograms; scans don't bother me. Think about what you want to get out of surgery, and go from there. ((Hugs))

I too am newly diagnosed. 2.3 cm , +, +, -. Sounds like one or more of my lymph nodes is effected as well. I never thought I would hear the words, "you have cancer". I am a 56 yr old athlete. Learning that this disease doesn't care.

Thank you for all the support you are giving us "newbie's". From what I hear, this is a common?? Has anyone had this diagnosis?

The surgeon is recommending a lumpectomy and then radiation and then hormone therapy for years!! Oh my!!

I am a competitive runner and would like to continue to run through this. Is this possible?? I would love to hear from any athletes that have words of wisdom.

Thank you so much for helping me through this scary time.

Hi Skier-girl,

We want to welcome you to our community! We're so sorry you find yourself here, but just know that this is a supportive place, and we're here for you on this journey.

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