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Ashley
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6 years ago

Is there anyone under 30 in Perth recently diagnosed with bc?

I’m 27 and I’m getting treatment in Perth. I’ve been diagnosed with stage1 grade3 HER-2 positive breast cancer in July this year. (There is no family history.) I had surgery and just got first chemoth...
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CRM
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6 years ago
Hi Ashley, I'm sorry that you have to go through this at such a young age.  I'm 32 and in Melbourne, also diagnosed stage 1 in July this year.  My cancer was ER+ PR+ so thankfully I have avoided chemo but I do know the awkward feeling of being the youngest person in the waiting room!  Wishing you all the best with your treatment xx