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Medicaid Application/Renewal Survivorship Anxiety
I am a 39-year-old cancer survivor, and due to my BRCA mutation, extensive family history, and the fact that my cancer was triple negative, my oncologist has me under observation for the foreseeable future. I originally lived in Wisconsin, but moved to Texas in early 2019. I was transferred from the Wisconsin Well Woman…
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IDC diagnosis this morning
Hello, have just learned my biopsy was positive for IDC. First meeting with breast surgeon May 10th. I don’t have my biopsy report yet. I know from my mammo it is 0.5x0.6x0.5. The nurse said pathology shows er+ but pr-. HER status not yet known. This all started from a 6 month diagnostic. Pretty scared.
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Invasive ductal carcinoma AND Brca-2 gene mutation
I was scheduled for a lumpectomy next Friday for my ER/PR + and HR- breast cancer but today the genetic counselor called me with some devastating news and that is I have the BRCA-2 gene mutation. I haven’t spoken to the surgeon yet but I’m assuming I will have to have a double mastectomy and I have been crying we unite a…
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Scared and Worried
I have just been diagnosed with an Invasive Ductal Carcinoma which resulted in also being a Triple Negative Breast Cancer. I will be seeing my oncologist for the first time on Monday. Not sure what to expect, the information out there seems to be a little scary. Any thoughts with the same problem as me. Thanks.
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Misdiagnosed as Fibroadenoma
My wife noticed a family large lump (4cm) on her left outer breast on 8th sept. We immediately consulted a general surgeon who said he was absolutely certain that it was a fibroadenoma. He sent us to get an ultrasound, and the radiologist saw two lesions 3cm and 1cm next to each other, and said they're definitely…
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BRCA2 mutation, IDC and lumpectomy and sentinel node
I found out that I had IDC and then through genetic testing, found out I have the BRCA2 mutation. After research and multiple discussions with surgeon and oncologist, I have decided to have lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy at this time. Now waiting for pathology report and will do every 6 month surveillance. Have others…
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Exercise recommendations day 1+ after Sentinel node lumpectomy x2 surgeries
Not quite 24 hour post surgery including 2 lumpectomies and sentinel node. (All left breast) Unfortunately it is Memorial Day Weekend, so hard to get a hold of my surgeon. I am looking for information some of you were told about what kind of exercise, movement, range of motion etc. are allowed/recommended starting Day 1…
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33 yr old TNBC Stage 2B and 13 weeks pregnant
Hi community, I'm: 33 yrs old and 13 weeks pregnantDiagnosed with TNBC, Grade 3, Stage 2BCancer found in right breast and size 3.8 cmCancer not found in lymph nodes yetI'll be in 2nd trimester next week and my husband and I are trying to evaluate the pros/cons of different options: Option #1: Keep the pregnancy and move…
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Waiting is the worst….
This is my first post so I apologize If I’m doing this wrong. According to biopsy results I have both IDC and DCIS. Lucky me. 🙁 I met with surgeon, medical oncologist and radiation oncologist yesterday, but nothing can be decided until MRI is completed and HER2 results come back. I’m a mess and don’t know what to do with…
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Just diagnosed
Hey ladies, never thought I would be part of this group but here I am. Readingcomments has been very helpful. I was diagnosed last week with IDC, possible other area in the same breast. Not sure of the stage yet, hope to find out tomorrow during my appointment with the "team". It has not spread to my lymph nodes so that's…
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Scared and just diagnosed
Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed on May 1st....my birthday 🙄 I have Invasive Ductal carcinoma grade 3. What happens at the next appointment? I don't know what stage I am. What happens next? I am trying not to panic as I don't want to freak out my kids....but I'm scared.