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New grade 1 diagnosis
Hello. I’ve just been diagnosed: left breast invasive ductal, grade 1, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative. GP summary is that this is a low-grade hormone-positive breast cancer that can be succ...
Hi Sarah,
My diagnosis is much the same as yours. I’m 55. I had my lumpectomy / wide local excision with sentinel node biopsy four days ago. I will get the results next week. At this stage the expectation is radiation (3 weeks) and hormone suppressants (5 years).
I found it helpful to write down my questions and email them to my surgeon before my appointment. I also gave a copy to my husband, who comes to my appointments with me, so that he could ask any that I missed. Just before my surgery I also spoke with a breast care nurse, who gave me additional information and advice.
Since the surgery I have mostly been moderately sore but able to follow the exercise advice, with (very) gradual improvements each day. I only need paracetamol since getting home the day after surgery.
Not saying it’s all going to be easy or that there won’t be any surprises along the way but we’re both starting in a good position in the (admittedly horrible) scheme of things. Happy to be part of your support crew.
Hang in there 🌸
Thank you for your helpful note. I’m glad you are recovering well.
I’ve had more scans and am now waiting for a date for my lumpectomy.
Feeling a little anxious also grateful that things are moving on. I imagine most people in this situation feel the same at this point - just want to get it “out” and move on through treatment!