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ondrehya
ondrehya Member Posts: 1
in Member Matchup & Virtual Support Meetups

Hi everyone,

I’m 30 and recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I desperately need community that understands what this is like. I have a wonderful support system that I’m beyond grateful for, but I’m hoping to meet people in my area that can relate to this on a personal level.

Sending everyone warm hugs.

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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 5,288

    ondrehya,

    I am so sorry that you have been diagnosed. There are quite a few places in the US that are referred to as the Bay Area ( maybe internationally as well). Could you be more specific?

  • moderators
    moderators Posts: 8,633

    @ondrehya, we're sorry you have to be here, but welcome! You will surely find support and understanding in the community. We have a number of forums that may be of interest to you. For instance, there is a forum for those who are Young with breast cancer which provides a supportive environment for discussing similar concerns of members diagnosed at such a young age.

    Also, you will be able to receive better support if you include your diagnosis in your signature. Here is How to complete and edit your Breastcancer.org profile.

    Hope this helps, and we are looking forward to hearing back from you soon!

    The Mods

  • amel_83
    amel_83 Member Posts: 234

    Hi, sorry about your diagnosis. I lived long time in SF, but now I moved to Italy. Unfortunately I don't have a suggestion for a companion, but as you are in the Bay area, if you ever need a second opinion, I will suggest doc. Hope Rugo, of San Francisco, she is the best!

  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 5,288

    Are we talking about the SF Bay Area or some other Bay Area?

  • september18
    september18 Member Posts: 15

    SF Bay Area.

    Any recommendations on good breast surgeon and breast oncologist? Appreciate any suggestions and experience.

  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 5,288

    I am a Kaiser member.

  • september18
    september18 Member Posts: 15

    It seems not many people here in SF bay area? Just hope to have some companions sharing information and experience, support and comfort each other.

    life is hard and too much stress and scare.

  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 5,288

    September,

    Although we are a support forum, many members come and go , while others are consistent participants. We have members all over the world. I know (virtually) quite a few members in the Bay Area but all participation here is voluntary and some members divulge little about themselves to maintain anonymity. Specific Bay Area issues aside, you might consider searching this site for issues that pertain to your breast cancer particulars i.e. type of bc, stage, hormonal profile, etc.) for support.

    I am sorry that as a Kaiser patient I can’t offer much in the way of recommendations but I have been stage IV for 13 years with no progression after initial treatment. I’m sticking with Kaiser! Wishing you the best.

  • september18
    september18 Member Posts: 15

    Thanks exbrnxgl. I had biopsy wednesday and am waiting for results with anxiety and very scared. I have two young kids, 11 and 9.

    It's encouraging you have been stage IV for 13 years with no progression after initial treatment! Best wishes!

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