Diagnosed Today
Hi all, I'm new here. I'm 48. I had my last Mammogram in November 2022, and was due for my next December 7th....however.... I went to the GP in November after feeling a breast lump for 10 da...
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hi @WhimsicalBB76 I’m so sorry you have had this diagnosis 🌷 sending you lots of virtual hugs. The swift diagnosis must have felt scary but on the other hand it is wonderful how your medical community responded so promptly, taking away the ordeal of waiting and the uncertainty, to give you an idea of where you stand.
The comments above have some great tips already. 🌻🌻🌻
I was diagnosed “Triple Positive” and finished my last intravenous treatment in April 2024. About 20-25% of breast cancers are Triple Positive and the treatment is slightly different, very targeted immunotherapy and chemotherapy drugs focusing on the HER2 attributes and a fairly spread out timeframe, typically over 14 months. I agree with @@Suki about the Triple Positive group - a month or so after my diagnosis I was able to speak with someone who had been through the Triple Positive treatment and her insights helped me to feel more confident about the treatment and what to expect. I was slow to find the BCNA online network but have found it to be so very supportive.
Telling family and friends is a very personal thing and I can understand why you’re thinking about that timing.
You haven’t mentioned seeing a surgeon but if you are going to have surgery a tip is to see if you can find a surgeon who has a specific focus on breast surgery.
Thinking of you over the next few days and so glad for you that you have proactive and supportive medical community. 🌸🌸🌸
Thinking of you over the next few days and so glad for you that you have proactive and supportive medical community. 🌸🌸🌸