Hello! 33 year old mom, 2 boys, IDC grade 3

So sorry you had to join the club. It's terrifying and in the beginning so much is happening at once. But I'm glad you have your appointments all set up and I'm glad you have your Mom helping you. My mom is/was my biggest supporter.

Going through BC sucks for anyone but especially at such a young age. It can feel so isolating. I can't even imagine having two little ones.

It's going to be one hell of a roller coaster ride. Do as much research as you can, and start writing down all your questions to ask your doctors.

Wishing you the best.

TransportThestral:

I'm sorry you have had to join us but welcome. I have to admit, I like sugar and baked goods as well. I met with a dietitian at my provider's oncology center and her stance was that normal cells need sugar too. When I was first diagnosed I went back on a low glycemic diet for about a month but the tumor kept growing. Cancers often suck up sugar, particularly fructose, but the jury is still out on what, if any role it has in proliferation and metastasis. I avoided fruit during chemotherapy because I think it probably is best to limit fructose consumption when you know you have cancer but I did have the occasional sucrose (50% glucose, 50% fructose) containing brownie or jelly bean. I'm personally more concerned with fatty acids and their role in proliferation and metastasis or suppression there of.

Big hug OP. Sorry you're here, but good you're here. Don't give up things you love. You'll soon figure that out for yourself. You've got a plan, take control, get well, then go on with your life. It won't be the same, but it can be just as good or better. At least I believe that.

Hi there I am 35 year old , same as you been diagnosed recently last January 2020 with IDC grade 3, till now I am still in shock bcuz I never thought I would have it, I just gave birth last year , shockingly my tumor after MRI is 6 cm 😣 and also I am mutricentric tumors the other one is pea size , now I am still waiting for few testing like ct scan before chemotherapy. Wishing you keep on stronger and we both can do it through this journey 💪💪

First post for me since diagnosis on Feb.4th. I am 46 years old with 3 children, a business, and a crazy busy life. I have IDC, grade 2, HER2+, Stage 2. I will start chemo/targeted therapy on March 3, then surgery and possible radiation. I also have multi centric tumors, but only in the left breast, and no lymph node involvement at this time. I really feel for all of you with small children, my oldest is a senior in HS, followed by 14 and 11. I am being treated at MD Anderson, and I have a lot of resources available here in Houston. I know we can all get through this. One day at a time, we will be closer to putting this behind us.

TransportThestral, Looks like you are definitely my Chemo pal...lol. So glad to hear that your breast MRI came back with a clear left breast and the lymph node was clear as well...big victories for sure! We have such a similar path, it will be good to keep in touch. You're so very lucky to have your mom to help on this journey. I lost my mom to bladder cancer 7 years ago, so that makes this journey even more difficult. I do have a ton of friends and family ready to help, so plenty of support. Your children are much younger, so the extra hands will help so much. Mine are 18, 14 and 11, so they are fairly self sufficient! My oldest is in her last semester of high school, so she is a lot of help. Take care and let me know how the first chemo goes. I have my port placed and chemo all in the same day.

transport, hello. I’m planning diep in fall and am trying to gain weight. You need extra weight for diep. I am doing chemo and am eating a lot of sugar. I know it’s not good for you but need to enjoy something. I read a Sloan study that cancer does not feed off of sugar. And if you limit it your body still makes it to make up for the loss. We went to Universal twice, we love Harry Potter world. Went in July. Two days before leaving I got the call back after mammogram. So glad we went when we did. My kids are 12 and 14.

Hi! So sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I am 29 and just diagnosed with stage 1b / stage 2b breast cancer. I've been deemed "interesting" by every doctor as it doesn't run in my family, I don't smoke, hardly drink and am active.

Anyways, the waiting game between finding out I had breast cancer to the plan of attack has been the hardest. It was just this week I met with the oncologist and after discussing with the breast surgery department they feel like I am great candidate for I-SPY 2 trial. Technically, you receive the normal standard of care (chemo, surgery, radiation), but can receive one of four arms of the trial during your chemo that is another drug. The fifth arm would be standard of care (aka as no extra drugs).

You seem to be maybe a month further along than me. I start chemo the week of April 5 (Happy 30th birthday to me!) and will have it for 24 weeks with 16 rounds of it. Curious how it has gone for anyone else? They've mentioned I'll lose my hair and feel tired, but they aren't the ones going through it either....we are. Would love any first-hand thoughts on all of it.

The biggest thing I have been asking those closest to me to do is just to not bring it up (unless it's their first time seeing me) because I KNOW I have it but it doesn't define my daily life.

Justyne I'm so sorry you find yourself here. BC is devastating let alone at such a young age. I don't blame you for asking people not to bring it up as I agree it totally doesn't define you! I wish you the best going forward. You'll get through this.