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Topic: Poll - How old were you when dx with BC

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  • Posted on: Feb 15, 2009 09:33 pm, edited Feb 15, 2009 09:36 PM by Times3
Newburgh, IN
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 80
Times3 wrote:

I am just curious to find out how old all of you were when first being dx'ed with BC (I don't need to know the year, I hate math so I wouldn't try to figure out how old you are now anyway).  It just bothers me that they are still promoting waiting until you are 40 to get a mammo.

I was 29 when I was first dx with BC, 34 with loc reoccurance and 36 with Mets to liver. Good thing I didn't wait till I was 40!

My Onc suggests that my daughter get a mammo five years before I was dx'ed.  She is almost 18 now! Also, I don't know if I have the BRCA gene or not, we are gettng ready to start that process but it scares me to know that I could have passed this to my daughter.

Kendra
Dx 2008, IDC, 1cm, Stage IV, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-

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Reneepals
New Haven, Ct
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,154
Feb 15, 2009 09:41 pm Reneepals wrote:

39

Renee
vhqh
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 493
Feb 15, 2009 09:44 pm vhqh wrote:

46 - stage IV from the get go.  I made the mistake of skipping a couple of years getting my mammos done.

IDC, er+/pr +, her2 +++, stage IV
justpeachy
Columbus, GA
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 6
Feb 15, 2009 09:46 pm justpeachy wrote:

I was 42 when dx the first time Stage 11a, then here we go again at 44 this time Stage IV.......  I have 2 daughters age 20 and 25.  And I too struggle with the knowledge that this is genetic and could be passed to them.  I make it my mission in life to educate them about bc prevention, and the importance of being your own advocate for your health care.  I look back on the what if's in my life.  Back in 1994 I had surgery for a cyst on my ovary and the doc noticed a small pea on my right breast.  One doc suggested a needle biopsy, but the chief at the time didn't think it was necessary.....needless to say 10 years later the little pea grew and was not diagnosed until I found the lump.  It's been a wild ride ever since. Smile and Be Blessed! 

"Where ever this journey takes me I will go, but I will not go silently or without a fight"
Dx 3/18/2007, IDC, , Stage IV, / nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
tapmrv
AL
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 65
Feb 15, 2009 09:47 pm tapmrv wrote:

40
lexislove
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,941
Feb 15, 2009 09:51 pm, edited Feb 15, 2009 10:38 PM by lexislove lexislove wrote:
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Britt
Vero Beach, FL
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 730
Feb 15, 2009 09:52 pm Britt wrote:

51

Britt/Xena the Warrior Princess
Dx 11/24/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 1/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Watson
Katy, TX
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,733
Feb 15, 2009 09:52 pm Watson wrote:

42 at original dx

45 with lung mets

If I could just get a firm grip on reality, I would choke it.
Dx 1/29/2008, Stage IV, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2+
lovinmomma
Spokane, WA
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 1,211
Feb 15, 2009 09:54 pm lovinmomma wrote:

41 original dx was mets.

Kimberly 41 yo fighter
Dx 10/1/2008, IDC, 6cm+, Stage IV, Grade 3, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
pattih
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 185
Feb 15, 2009 09:58 pm pattih wrote:

Original dx Stage 1 age 33

Stage IV age 37 supracalvical lymph nodes

age 38 liver


Dx 10/12/2007, IDC, , Stage IV, /4 nodes, mets, ER+/PR-, HER2-
magsandmatt…
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 2,491
Feb 15, 2009 10:22 pm magsandmattsmom wrote:

32 almost 33

Jill - Not taking herself too seriously!
Dx 7/2003, IDC, 2cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/4 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
heatherpalm…
KLAMATH FALLS , OR
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,779
Feb 15, 2009 10:37 pm heatherpalmerton wrote:

36 first dx'd 42 dx'd mets

After being on these boards I tell every women that 40 is not the magic number for a mammogram.

The medical world says that your breast are to dense that you couldn't find anything.  About 12 years ago I worked with radiologist. We had one Dr that felt that there was a procedure he was doing with dye and a mri that was detecting breast cancer. I do not know what ever became of it, but sure would be interested in finding out. Heather

HEATHER PALMERTON
Dx 1/18/2008, Stage IV, ER+/PR+, HER2-
33skidoo
FL
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 99
Feb 15, 2009 11:07 pm 33skidoo wrote:

48.  stage IV from get-go.


Dx 8/22/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 1/1 nodes, mets, ER+/PR-, HER2-
MissyBraddy…
Southern, Il
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 84
Feb 15, 2009 11:39 pm MissyBraddy wrote:

34 stage IV from get-go also. mets to liver and bones. just had a baby 5 months ago :(

~ Missy Braddy ~
Dx 11/3/2008, IDC, 6cm+, Grade 3, mets, ER-/PR-, HER2-
rooni
Deer Grove, IL
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 168
Feb 15, 2009 11:43 pm rooni wrote:

I was 27 original bc stage III

30 with mets to lungs and bones.

31 mets liver and brain.

Rusty
Dx 7/7/2008, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, Grade 3, 12/18 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+
Bany
CO
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 35
Feb 15, 2009 11:56 pm, edited Feb 16, 2009 12:18 AM by Bany Bany wrote:

Age 39.  Was BRCA2+ too but didn't know that until seven years later!

Holding Angela (BLESSED4) in my heart always! 8 years dancing with my main man NED!!
Dx 4/17/2000, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 2, 0/12 nodes, ER+/PR+
Estepp
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 3,796
Feb 16, 2009 12:00 am Estepp wrote:

40.. BRCA-

Her2+

We are the Ta Ta Sisterhood! Laura
Dx 6/25/2008, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 1/7 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2+
curlieqs
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,169
Feb 16, 2009 12:31 am, edited Feb 19, 2009 02:59 PM by curlieqs curlieqs wrote:

35 stage IV from get go.

Live for today, and worry about tomorrow....tomorrow. "Recurrence" 10/10/08: Stage IV Bone Mets. ER+ PR- BRCA -
Dx 7/10/2008, IDC, 3cm, Stage II, Grade 3, 1/2 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Alo123
Kailua, HI
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 303
Feb 16, 2009 12:35 am Alo123 wrote:

45 brca1 pos.....mammos since 30 years old.....mom dx at 51 first time 65  second dx....still kickin!!! 

dx 7mm IDC er+ pr+ her neg11/05/2008 surgery 11/26/08 removed both breasts, No node ivn. Stage 1 Grade 2 BRCA1 pos.Recon with expanders. 26 Oncotype TC 4X weeks apart..1/21 first dose.
puccinimom
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1
Feb 16, 2009 12:51 am puccinimom wrote:

49
lookingforw…
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 90
Feb 16, 2009 12:59 am, edited Feb 16, 2009 01:00 AM by lookingforward4more lookingforward4more wrote:

46...but they miss "judged" my calcifications for more than four years....tumor was 3.5 when they figured it out. So they say the cancer was there since I was about 38 or so. Wish we had caught it then.

stage 2b, ER/PR+, HER-2 -,3.5 cm, Grade 2, 2/24 nodes,
Dx 11/13/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIb, Grade 2, 2/24 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
lisaelder19…
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 410
Feb 16, 2009 06:00 am lisaelder1972 wrote:

 33 years young
riverinerab…
South Africa
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 773
Feb 16, 2009 06:07 am riverinerabbit wrote:

I was 40.

River
Dx 8/14/1999, DCIS, 1cm, Stage IV, Grade 1, 0/9 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
rickeydoes
dunkirk, NY
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 15
Feb 16, 2009 06:08 am rickeydoes wrote:

48 but,17 days later I turned 49.


Dx 8/31/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIIb, Grade 2, 1/18 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
suegmomof3
Midland, MI
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 149
Feb 16, 2009 07:39 am suegmomof3 wrote:

44 with DCIS Stage 0 (area w/microcalcifications covers an area of 9 x 8.2 cm though!).  Found on my 3rd mammogram.


Dx 1/22/2009, DCIS, 6cm+, Stage 0, / nodes, ER-/PR+
morgansmom
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 122
Feb 16, 2009 08:17 am morgansmom wrote:

37, stage 4 from beginning.

Famous last words from dr after I had to point out the lump in my breast to him..."let's just biopsy that and you will sleep much better when the results come back.  You are young and healthy, I am sure it is nothing!"  needless to say i have changed drs.


Dx 4/2007, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2-
SusieSwan
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 116
Feb 16, 2009 08:21 am SusieSwan wrote:

Just turned 41


Dx 4/24/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage Ib, Grade 2, 0/1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2+
lv2cmp
Al
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,966
Feb 16, 2009 09:39 am lv2cmp wrote:

36

'Life isn't about how to survive the storm, But how to dance in the rain.'
Dx 2004, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, Grade 2, 1/11 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2+
saint
beloit, wi
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,839
Feb 16, 2009 09:47 am saint wrote:

46 stage 1

50 stage 4    

Too many YOUNG ppl posting here!!!! But then, we are ALL too young for this!!!!

Life is not about waiting for the storms to end, but learning to dance in the rain! Orig dx Nov '00 stg1 gr3 0/27 pos nodes er/pr+ her2- mets dx apr '04 eyes & bones new dx jan '07 lung
VickiG
GA
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 535
Feb 16, 2009 09:50 am VickiG wrote:

40, just a couple of mos before turning 41.  I'm BRCA- but do not want anyone telling me my daughters (or sons for that matter) do not need to worry... because I "shouldn't have" gotten it either, but I did.  I still would like to have my ovaries removed but my doc says not to worry since I'm BRCA- so I have no more risk of ovarian cancer than anyone else... again, according to BRCA test I had no more risk than anyone else for bc either, yet here I am.

Vicki
Dx 6/9/2007, IDC, , Stage IV, Grade 3, 10/14 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
Paula1628
Kingsford, MI
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 10
Feb 16, 2009 09:53 am Paula1628 wrote:

37 first dx

49 stage IV

Both times diagnosed in February almost to the day.

Paula1628

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