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Mom diagnosed with Stage2 IDC. MRI shows nothing in lymph nodes or other breast. Thank God. Chemo will begin on Dec1. HER2 is + and estrogen is 100%. Oncologist said two drugs to target HER2 - herceptin and perjeta. I am terrified. She's doing amazing.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
It isn't an easy but doable. Focus on your mom let her now she is amazing and focus on the positives. There is plenty of negative energy around cancer treatment.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
The two drugs will turn the cancer growth off. Herceptin makes treatment drag since it is given over a longer period of time. It had no life interrupting side effects for me. I wish your mom a stubborn and positive attitude as she works her way to health.
Keep her stress free and positive....
Comment 0The two drugs will turn the cancer growth off. Herceptin makes treatment drag since it is given over a longer period of time. It had no life interrupting side effects for me. I wish your mom a stubborn and positive attitude as she works her way to health.
Keep her stress free and positive. It's a year that she won't be fond of but she will also learn to forget it once all is experienced.
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I go to the dr and get regular mamogram and all Iam 47 but have fear of of cancer bcz my mom had it I took care of her. It was so hard on me bcz it just wasn't cancer she was paralyzed for 8 years ;) her breast exploded on me so why not ?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
You are doing what you need to be doing by seeing your doctor and getting regular mammograms. You may not develop cancer but do keep vigilant none-the-less.
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
Sorry about your moms diagnoses, but as long as you are getting tested, you'll be ok. Early detection is key. You can not live your life in fear. Prayers to you.
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I will have a lumpectomy and maybe removal of the lymph nodes next week... I am very afraid of this all... what should I do?
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Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Ask your doc lots if questions, depend on your friends and family for love and support, and access your local breast cancer survivorship center. Know that many women have dealt with this and survived. Know that you too can survive this!!!
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I will have my surgery one week after you. So fear, anxiety, I believe is a normal reaction.
I am just concentrating on living one hour to one hour or one day at a time. I am also a Christian so I pray and turn this over to God. This actually helps me and I don't know how else to handle it....Comment 0I will have my surgery one week after you. So fear, anxiety, I believe is a normal reaction.
I am just concentrating on living one hour to one hour or one day at a time. I am also a Christian so I pray and turn this over to God. This actually helps me and I don't know how else to handle it.I hour of anxiety will not add one moment of life but one moment of Trust in Jesus will add 1 hour of peace to yours, Trust him and let your Faith grow to days of fulfillment and peace in your life. We all need a way to deal with this - I am just sharing - this is mine
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How do you live with the fear of reoccurence?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2010
Try not to go there. You have so much life ahead of you. Live each day to its fullest. Don't let cancer take away anymore of your life.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Dear Kate,
Your faith hold on to it and don't claim it, if you beleive god got you through this and you know god spared you give the lord thanks. I told my husband I'm at peace because he spared me and people will bring you down so fast. I had horrible things said to me but I know they have...Comment 2Dear Kate,
Your faith hold on to it and don't claim it, if you beleive god got you through this and you know god spared you give the lord thanks. I told my husband I'm at peace because he spared me and people will bring you down so fast. I had horrible things said to me but I know they have little faith, I told my husband if my cancer ever come back and I knew I was going to die with it that I had come to the understanding that was the way god was going to take me home.So live your day to the fullest and be happy because we are here for now and it is gods will not ours
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I am struggling with how cancer consumes my everyday thoughts. This month is especially difficult when we are bombarded with pink everywhere. I finished treatment 7 months ago and I still have it on my mind everyday. When will it go away?
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi Betsy, unfortunately I can't answer that. I often wonder the same. Will it ever end? I am still in the middle of my treatments. I finished my last chemo just a few weeks ago and will have a double mastectomy in less than two weeks. Then finally radiation. And you're right...pink is everywhere...
Comment 3Hi Betsy, unfortunately I can't answer that. I often wonder the same. Will it ever end? I am still in the middle of my treatments. I finished my last chemo just a few weeks ago and will have a double mastectomy in less than two weeks. Then finally radiation. And you're right...pink is everywhere this month. Of course you and I...and all the other women
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anonymous
Survivor since 2010
Thank you to each and every one of you for answering. You have really helped me become more optimistic about this and I know this all consuming breast cancer feeling shall pass. In most moments of the day, I am the happiest I have ever been in my life due to my cancer journey. Time shall heal and...
Comment 3Thank you to each and every one of you for answering. You have really helped me become more optimistic about this and I know this all consuming breast cancer feeling shall pass. In most moments of the day, I am the happiest I have ever been in my life due to my cancer journey. Time shall heal and cancer will stay in the background of my life. Today is a good day!
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Can breast cancer return after 18 years? I have been fine doing all the right tests. A few months ago I fell on that breast and it turned totally black. One month or so later the radiologist saw something she did not like. (I am nervous)
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anonymous
Family Member or Loved One
Have you talked to your oncologist about your concerns? Cancer can return after 18 years, so talk to your doctor about the symptoms you are experiencing soon!
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anonymous
Stage 3C Patient
My Grandmother had breast cancer again 19 years later, but it was in early stage so she did not have to gob through much treatment. She is fine and now 88.
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What can I expect from a surgery biopsy and how soon are the results shared? A lump on breast is about 3.5 cm was aspirated and resulted in a bloody liquid and revealed another behind it. (3cm with hardened walls and atypical cells...I'm scared)
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi DD, yes it's very scary waiting. It usually takes at least two days (sometimes longer) to get the biopsy results in. While you're waiting ...know that 80% of biopsies are negative. I pray you're in that 80%. Hugs
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I was scared too so I know how you feel. Try not to worry until you know for sure what is going on. Remember God loves you and will help you through if you just ask.
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I was diagnosed with stage 0 DCIS. I had a single left mastectomy on 11/8/11. I am so scared it is going to happen on the other side. I started on tomaxifin to help reduce my risk. Does anyone know what the chances are it can happen on the other side?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
I had stage 0 DCIS. I opted for a double mastectomy. I am 47 and did not want to spend the rest of my life worrying about getting it in my other breast. When the final pathology report came back after my mastectomy they found abnormal cells in the other breast. So for me I made the best decision....
Comment 1I had stage 0 DCIS. I opted for a double mastectomy. I am 47 and did not want to spend the rest of my life worrying about getting it in my other breast. When the final pathology report came back after my mastectomy they found abnormal cells in the other breast. So for me I made the best decision. Best of luck to you.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2003
I am like Donna had ductal carcinoma in situ 2003 had bilateral subcutaneous mastectomies they did find abnormal cells in other breast. 2008 had a reoccurrence on incisional line on affected breast. Again caught early had further bilateral simple mastectomies with negative lymph nodes. There is...
Comment 1I am like Donna had ductal carcinoma in situ 2003 had bilateral subcutaneous mastectomies they did find abnormal cells in other breast. 2008 had a reoccurrence on incisional line on affected breast. Again caught early had further bilateral simple mastectomies with negative lymph nodes. There is no perfect treatment or "cure" for breast cancer even with mastectomies it us impossible to get all the breast tissue out unless they go back to the radical mastectomies of the old days. Main thing is to be your own advocate make sure you continue to have mammograms or breast ultrasounds. Early detection saves lifes. We all have in the back of our minds the "what if it comes back" thought. Even those that are 20 and 30 year survivors. Remember you are a survivor, and always try to stay positive. Don't let the negative thoughts interfere in a productive happy life. I always say no matter what there is something to be thankful for every day take care
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Did someone experienced breast cancer recurrance after 5-6 yrs? I'm 50 yrs old still menstruating, please give some tips & advice for any further management, thanks.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2003
I had DCIS in 2003 chose to have bilateral subcutaneous mastectomies. In 2005 I had suspicious areas on my mammograms so had further mastectomies which showed atypical hyperplasia (abnormal cells although benign) in 2008 when I though I was in the all clear I again had abnormal mammograms. This...
Comment 4I had DCIS in 2003 chose to have bilateral subcutaneous mastectomies. In 2005 I had suspicious areas on my mammograms so had further mastectomies which showed atypical hyperplasia (abnormal cells although benign) in 2008 when I though I was in the all clear I again had abnormal mammograms. This time the biopsy showed a re-occurence of my DCIS again caught early. Had further mastectomies and have been on tamoxifen for the past 3 years. I've had reconstruction after my first surgery in 2003 I have been fortunate that the reoccurence was at the incision line and did not spread I had negative lymph node biopsies. My surgeon had said that there is some study that states implants actually can block the spread of breast cancer since the implants are put behind the muscle wall, it becomes a barrier.
Most important is no matter what treatment you have had you need to continue to be followed, and even with mastectomies and reconstruction you can still get mammograms, xrays, MRI or ultrasounds to evaluate. I have been followed with mammograms every 3 months for a year then every 6 months for 2 years and now every year. I've been followed by my oncologist and surgeon every 4 months and have just graduated to every 6 months. Anything suspicious is evaluated with a scan or MRI. I have blood test to follow liver functions, blood count and hormone levels while on tamoxifen.
In some ways once you have been diagnosed with Cancer it is a life long commitment to be pro-active and diligent about. Can't let it rule your life, have to stay in control and on top of it. Educate yourself well on the subject. New studies, new treatments, new procedures.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Thanks, God bless u, i'm enlighted.
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How do you get over the fear of reoccurrence?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer last august. In that time a good young friend died in a car crash. A middle aged friend died from a heart attach and another from lung cancer within 6 months of diagnosis. It puts things in perspective. That we never know. Breast cancer survivors know...
Comment 1I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer last august. In that time a good young friend died in a car crash. A middle aged friend died from a heart attach and another from lung cancer within 6 months of diagnosis. It puts things in perspective. That we never know. Breast cancer survivors know their evil.. And we do our necessary check ups and take our needed drugs. I guess what im trying toxsay is live your life. Worrying about the future only burdens today
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anonymous
Family Member or Loved One
That is a great question! My mother had breast cancer twice. Once when I was younger, and then she was diagnosed again right before I got married. She survived after radiation treatment. I know reoccurrence is a big thing on her mind, and mine as well. I think one of the things that I love...
Comment 1That is a great question! My mother had breast cancer twice. Once when I was younger, and then she was diagnosed again right before I got married. She survived after radiation treatment. I know reoccurrence is a big thing on her mind, and mine as well. I think one of the things that I love about my mom is that she lives each day to the fullest, just one day at a time. I know my mom has a great support structure of family and friends to talk to. I think that helps a ton. She has a group of women from her church that get together and pray, and she has a lot of family members that support her. When you have support, it's easier to share the burden of fear with others. I think the best way to get over the fear is to talk about it. If you feel like you don't have that kind of support, I would consider joining a local support group. Most hospitals have small support groups for breast cancer. Support groups are so great because you get to share your fears, and when you start talking to others with the same fear, you realize you are not alone. And that realization is the first step, in my opinion, of conquering your fear. I hope this helps! I'm praying you find that!
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