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Early Stage Breast Cancer and Scleroderma
Hi, I'm 53 and I have just been diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer. Unfortunately due to having Scleroderma, a connective tissue - autoimmune disease, I cannot have radiotherapy, which would...
Mine was originally Limited, but now along with the other two autoimmune connective tissue diseases, seems to have morphed over to Mixed Connective Tissue Disease or Overlap Mixed Tissue Disease, which is systemic rather than limited. However, back in 2017 I was still classed as Limited. My surgeon and oncologist worked very closely with my rheumatology team and worked out amongst themselves, which path to take, and I'm still here NED so hopefully all will be okay into the future. Good luck with your treatment, and remember, we are all here for you, and our "hive mind" covers most eventualities.