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So far pathology etc result of grade 3 invasive carcinoma NST .ER- PR- HER2 pending. Got results via zoom at my request because I was on the road.Off to GP today for referrals then into BSQ tomorrow f...
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hi @Number2 I am so sorry to hear about this diagnosis for you.
Understandably you are wondering about how this could change your plans in 2025.
I echo @iserbrown - it’s a frustrating wait for you because the duration of your active treatment will depend on your results.
It will be tailored to take into consideration many things including your pathology (noting you have had a biopsy already) your family history, and a CT scan/or MRI or PET scan along with the size and location(s) of your breast cancer.
When I was diagnosed I remember being astonished there was so much variation in the types of breast cancer and therefore so much variation in treatment. I really didn’t absorb quite how long I needed to make space for my specific treatment in my life.
If it helps I can share my treatment timeline.
The main thing was my diagnosis as HER2 positive (only 15-20% breast cancer diagnoses are HER2 positive). I was also oestrogen positive and progesterone positive.
If it helps I can share my treatment timeline.
The main thing was my diagnosis as HER2 positive (only 15-20% breast cancer diagnoses are HER2 positive). I was also oestrogen positive and progesterone positive.
HER2 positive treatment is usually administered over a 14 months timeframe.
On the upside the treatment is very targeted and effective.
I commenced in March 2023 and finished 14 months later at the end of April 2024.
Luckily the treatment didn’t cause side effects for me that required the treatment, surgery or radiation therapy to be stopped.
I hope it gives you an insight into the duration and if it turns out you are HER2 positive please sing out if you have any questions.
Sending you lots of positive energy for the days and weeks ahead as you continue to work through your diagnosis and what 2025 could look like for you.
Sending you lots of positive energy for the days and weeks ahead as you continue to work through your diagnosis and what 2025 could look like for you.