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Victy83
Member
22 hours ago

Newly Diagnosed

Hi

My name is Victoria, I'm 42 years old and I have been newly (well, 5.5 weeks ago) diagnosed with breast cancer. It is is located underneath the nipple on my left breast and it is invasive ductal carcinoma, ER+, PR- HER2-, Stage Two. (Sorry if I don't have all the details but that is what I have interpreted it as). The tumor is 2.5 cm. 

I have seen my surgeon twice and I will be having a single mastectomy next week some time followed by 6 months of chemotherapy. We had discussed a lumpectomy so he could try and save the nipple but I opted for the mastectomy, just for a clean break.

I'm dealing with it okay- I'm a bit concerned I haven't cried yet- and everyone else around me is very supportive and very shocked. 

I just wanted to introduce myself and hopefully be able to contribute something to these groups.

Thank you

Victoria

chemotherapy
family
her2
invasive ductal carcinoma
mastectomy
treatment decisions

2 Replies

  • Feebee's avatar
    Feebee
    New member
    15 hours ago

    Hi Victoria,  I've just joined the group too. I was diagnosed a few weeks ago, initially with Stage 0 DCiS. Surgery was a lumpectomy and couple of lymph nodes removed, as the surgeon suspected it might be more. I had not cried up until the surgery, since I felt relieved that it had been chopped out of my body. My emotions were quite raw after surgery, but my family have been very understanding.

    Then they found a very small invasive tumour,  which is triple negative.  Then I cried and couldn't stop! I made the mistake of reading too much online, which completely stressed me out, so my advice would be to only use respected websites. 

    I hope your surgery and recovery is as easy as possible. 

    Take care,

    Fee

     

     

  • C-dub's avatar
    C-dub
    New member
    19 hours ago

    Hi Victy83​, it's OK that you didn't cry. I didn't cry either and this is my 1st post as well. Diagnosed early Feb, had a lumpectomy (on my 61st birthday) and now waiting for radiation therapy. I had IDC, 21mm, ER+, PR+, HER2- and DCIS on right side. Sounds like you have supportive family/friends and have reached out to this group. Good on you. All the best with your upcoming treatment.