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Young and overwhelmed
Hi all, I'm 30 years old, with the BRCA 2 gene mutation, and was diagnosed after my first high-risk screening MRI found a tumour - mixed lobular and ductal invasive carcinoma, stage 2, grade 2, horm...
Hi zwlan, I’m really glad you reached out for support with this, it sounds like you're in the middle of making some hard decisions around the best next steps for you. As we wait for others to share their insights, I wanted to share the following resources which you mind find useful at this time.
- Things to consider when undergoing breast cancer treatment as a young woman
- We do have resources on fertility options however it sounds like you've already explored this. Here's some reading on breast cancer treatement and fertility if you're interested
- We've also got a community group for young women which you can join here to connect with others with a similar lived experience: Young women & breast cancer
Don't forget the Helpline is here on 1800 500 258 if you want any help organising your thoughts or just talking things through with someone understanding ❤️ You've got this 💪