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Elmumof2
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9 years ago

30 year old with Dcis in both breasts

Hi everyone
Just writing to connect with other people experiencing the same feelings. I got diagnosed with Dcis last week.Mammogram and biopsies showed right breast is covered in it and my left breast has a lump that is dcis.My lympnodes are very prominent so dr said cancer might have gone there too.I have 2 kids under 2 .I have been breastfeeding for 22 months , of course I had to stop immediately after the diagnosis. I need to have a double mastectomy and maybe chemo.I am so scared .It sounds stupid but I didn't think I'd get cancer this young while breastfeeding .I have no family history of cancer whatsoever. I keep googling stuff and everything I find says breast cancer in younger people is very aggressive .Please is anyone else scared as much as I am? I'd love to hear some positive stories
  • Step one its been found and that's the major turning point as many don't find it until its too late. Take a breath, listen to everything your doctors tell you and take someone with you for all appointments as two sets of ears are better than one. You will be a changed person but a new you will emerge after treatment, stronger than ever. <3
  • Welcome to the best place to get some help and support, but so sorry to hear that you are here with us.
    I am quite a lot older than you and there will be some younger people come on to help with your concerns with young children, but I can assure you I was really scared too.
    yes, you get told that breast feeding for so long will protect you, no family history, blah blah blah, it is all just noise unfortunately.
    As soon as you know what your options are and can get your schedule of treatment you will feel much more in control, but the emotions will still be there.
    Have you ordered your My Journey Kit?
    Have you got a breast cancer nurse?
    Sometimes you have to organise these things yourself, if it hasn't been done for you.
    You are going to need all the support you can get through this so lean on everyone you can, ask anything here, someone will know the answer or how to get it.
    There are a lot of downloadable fact sheets on the resources section here too, have a look at them before doing too much more googling.

    Until you know what you are dealing with after the surgery, when the pathology comes back, you won't really know how aggressive the cancer is.
    Your team of specialists will be very aware of how to get you cured as quickly as possible. 
    The thought of such major surgery is a nasty shock and no wonder you are scared.
    Our first fear is of course for our families, and that brings up many other emotions too.

    If it is of help to you, I have many clients who have had breast cancer at a young age that have come forward and told me since my diagnosis, they are around 16 years out of treatment and still doing well, so there are good stories too.

    Sending you a big sisterly cuddle and as much virtual support as I can.


  • Hi @El.mumof2.....welcome to the forum, although I am sorry for your reason for being here. Whilst I can't say I'm 30, I was diagnosed with multi focal DCIS (and after biopsy, early stage invasive carcinoma) in April last year. There were no indications - no lumps, no bumps, nothing...just those little satellite dots on a mammogram that indicated all was not well. I have no family history either - so it was a bolt out of the blue. 10 weeks after my diagnosis, I had a mastectomy and insertion of a tissue expander. Now, 12 months on, I've just had the reconstruction. 

    Its ts been surreal since Day1 - I never felt sick...godammit I'm a vegetarian, reasonably fit, have a healthy life! But there's no reasoning behind cancer - I got it.....and have spent the past 12 months wrestling with and accepting my new normal.

    everyone here knows how you feel. We will wrap a warm and loving collective hug around you and say you're not alone; we understand and we will walk beside you.

    Sending big virtual hugs 

    Nikki x