New dx of IDC with axillary lymph node metastasis.
I don’t see oncologist for the first time until sept 12th. Not sure what to expect. I am most afraid because mine in HER 2 negative. Anyone else have this? I a man so scared
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I'm so sorry Lolly and you'll get lots of support here. I have a different type of cancer, but I can say I dissected and researched my mammogram and pathology results first. Next I looked at typical treatment plans and risk of reccurence with each option. I went into my appts with an idea of what I wanted and why and asked my specialists to poke holes in my theories, disagree with what I found, agree, etc. I tried to be open minded but also came in armed with as much information as I could find, so it was a partnership. Do what you can to get yourself through the next couple of weeks. Thoughts and prayers with you.
It might help the ladies here to know size, grade, etc
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what sites aré the best to go to for getting info and educating against breast cancer? Joann so sorry. I got my diagnosis 3 weeks ago. 39 with three kids. My youngest is
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Hi Lolly,
Almost 7 years ago I was at the same place you are now. A diagnosis of IDC with cancer in my axillary lymph node. It’s a scary time when you don’t have answers. I’m sorry that you’re living it now but can tell you that I made it through and you can too. I have some scars and lost my hair for a while but it grew back. If you can hang in there until you get answers and a treatment plan, it gets a bit easier from that point on. Best of luck to you on your journey.
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Hi there, Lolly54. We know this is a scary, uncertain time. The first days and weeks following a diagnosis are so difficult to process! The not knowing can make it worse - hopefully, after you've seen your doctor and have a better idea of what you're dealing with, you'll start to feel more in control about everything. Please keep us posted, we're all here for you!
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thank you so much for your response. I do need to get my questions together for my visit
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thank you. I am doing the same thing. Trying to f8nd sights for 8nformation
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thank you so much for responding. Good to hear of survivors with the same dx! Very encouraging
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thank you so much. We will be fighting this at the same time won’t we? Stay strong,
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thank you so much! This site has already been uplifting
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