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Eigna
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Anyone from Montreal? I’m still in the waiting period. BS appointment on Tuesday; finally! I hope things will take off from there. I feel tired and nauseous. I can’t enjoy life not knowing how long I have to live.
Diagnosed at 43. Weakly ER+
Dx
8/20/2019, Left, 1cm, Stage IB, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- (FISH)
Surgery
10/10/2019 Lumpectomy: Left
Chemotherapy
12/16/2019 Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide), Taxotere (docetaxel)
Radiation Therapy
3/30/2020 Whole-breast: Breast
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Sep 10, 2019 10:35PM
SerenitySTAT
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Hi Eigna - I'm in Montreal. Waiting with all the uncertainty is tiring. Once you have a treatment plan, you can focus on what needs to be done. In the meantime, try to take care of yourself. I've started Qigong (online videos) and found that it helps me breathe and sleep better. Your hospital probably offers classes for cancer patients such as yoga, art therapy, and support groups. I also found it helpful to read threads dedicated to posters who are 5, 10, and 15 years out from diagnosis. I'm almost 4 years out.
"Do not overlook the little joys!" (Hesse, 1905) 🐶☕️🛀🖼🥐🌲🎭 Dx 11/2015 IDC Left IIIC 10/11 nodes ER+PR+HER2-, 12/2015 Left Mast, 2/2016 4 AC+12 Taxol, 9/2016 Rads Nodes Chest wall 15+4 boosts, 10/2016 Tamox, 4/2019 Exemestane, 12/2019 Ibrance/Xgeva
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Sep 11, 2019 11:11AM
Eigna
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oh great. Which hospital were you at? That’s great positive news! Did you do any genetic testing prior to surgery?
Diagnosed at 43. Weakly ER+
Dx
8/20/2019, Left, 1cm, Stage IB, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- (FISH)
Surgery
10/10/2019 Lumpectomy: Left
Chemotherapy
12/16/2019 Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide), Taxotere (docetaxel)
Radiation Therapy
3/30/2020 Whole-breast: Breast
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Sep 12, 2019 07:45PM
kim49
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I'm in Montreal. I'm having a mastectomy of my left breast on Monday the 16th at St. Mary's. Waiting on my FISH results to see how we proceed after.
The waiting and being in limbo is the absolute worse.
I am exhausted but sleep is hard to come by.
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Sep 12, 2019 08:27PM
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Eigna
Hi Kim49. Nice to e meet you. I'm having probably a lumpectomy in October but I need to do a genetic testing so see if treatment plan will change. I am at the Jewish Montréal Hosptal. Have you done a genetic test? Wishing you that all goes well during surgery and a quick recovery. Are you taking any time off from work? I totally understand you. This uncertainty is killing me too. But I am also scared of the surgery.
Diagnosed at 43. Weakly ER+
Dx
8/20/2019, Left, 1cm, Stage IB, Grade 3, 0/2 nodes, ER+/PR-, HER2- (FISH)
Surgery
10/10/2019 Lumpectomy: Left
Chemotherapy
12/16/2019 Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide), Taxotere (docetaxel)
Radiation Therapy
3/30/2020 Whole-breast: Breast
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Sep 14, 2019 02:36PM
SerenitySTAT
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I'm at MUHC. I didn't undergo genetic testing. There's no history of cancer in my family, and I'm over 45. Mastectomies require a longer recovery, and I took some time off work. I can't remember how long.
I remember being scared, but I'm still here!
Good luck on your surgeries. Hope you both recover quickly.
"Do not overlook the little joys!" (Hesse, 1905) 🐶☕️🛀🖼🥐🌲🎭 Dx 11/2015 IDC Left IIIC 10/11 nodes ER+PR+HER2-, 12/2015 Left Mast, 2/2016 4 AC+12 Taxol, 9/2016 Rads Nodes Chest wall 15+4 boosts, 10/2016 Tamox, 4/2019 Exemestane, 12/2019 Ibrance/Xgeva
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Feb 19, 2021 04:04PM
Aram
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Hi Montreal ladies,
I need to choose between MUHC and CHUM. How did you choose where to go? Were you happy with the care?
Thank you.
Dx
2/5/2021, IDC, Left, 1cm, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2+ (IHC)
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2/5/2021, IDC, Left, 3cm, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2+ (IHC)
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Feb 20, 2021 12:15AM
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My PCP referred me to MUHC. I'm happy there. I know someone who goes to CHUM and is pleased with her care. Both are affiliated with universities.
Wish you the best on your upcoming treatments.
"Do not overlook the little joys!" (Hesse, 1905) 🐶☕️🛀🖼🥐🌲🎭 Dx 11/2015 IDC Left IIIC 10/11 nodes ER+PR+HER2-, 12/2015 Left Mast, 2/2016 4 AC+12 Taxol, 9/2016 Rads Nodes Chest wall 15+4 boosts, 10/2016 Tamox, 4/2019 Exemestane, 12/2019 Ibrance/Xgeva
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Feb 20, 2021 08:54AM
Aram
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Hi SerenitySTA, thank you. It is good to know you are happy with MUHC. My first choice is that one, the only difference is my breast surgeon and my oncologist are going to be different if I go to MUHC. If I choose CHUM, one surgical oncologist would be in care of my surgery and treatments. I don't know if that matters or not, but I am leaning toward MUHC still as my breast dr is part of McGill medical care. Really hard decisions... though as you pointed out the good news is both places are supposed to be amazing for this kind of care.
Dx
2/5/2021, IDC, Left, 1cm, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2+ (IHC)
Dx
2/5/2021, IDC, Left, 3cm, Grade 3, ER-/PR-, HER2+ (IHC)