New diagnosis hers2 positive er/pr positve
Hi all, I'm new to ever using group discussion and having new ca diagnosis. Is anyone out there who has same diagnosis what was your treatment option. I'm going through all the emotions of the diag...
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Hi @Mello, I'm also newly diagnosed. I can't help with experience, as Ive not been through anything other than tests so far
I'm expecting a call this week with my surgery date within the next 2 weeks. I have In situ and invasive ductal carcinoma, which I believe is triple positive (I was in a daze when that bit was being discussed). At this point, I believe I will need hormone blockers and no chemo. I've opted for a mastectomy rather than a lumpectomy as I have anxiety and know a half-dodgy boob would trigger it. The MRI showed it is only in the one location, so as it's highly unlikely I'll need radiotherapy, I was offered a reconstruction in the same surgery. I've opted for an implant.
I know the whole picture won't be known until after the surgery pathology returns from the breast and nodes. So I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for anything.
I'm 45 and live with my very un domesticated husband and my children - 13 & 7. I won't know exactly what support I'll need until I have a surgery date as it's school holidays right now.
It's all been very overwhelming. I had a mamogram and ultrasound for a lump in a different location (that was just a cyst flaring up) when they found microcalcifications. It's probably good luck really as there is no lump, no changes, doesn't show on ultrasound either. If I'd waited for the letter in the mail at 50yo I'd be in all sorts of strife.
I'm expecting a call this week with my surgery date within the next 2 weeks. I have In situ and invasive ductal carcinoma, which I believe is triple positive (I was in a daze when that bit was being discussed). At this point, I believe I will need hormone blockers and no chemo. I've opted for a mastectomy rather than a lumpectomy as I have anxiety and know a half-dodgy boob would trigger it. The MRI showed it is only in the one location, so as it's highly unlikely I'll need radiotherapy, I was offered a reconstruction in the same surgery. I've opted for an implant.
I know the whole picture won't be known until after the surgery pathology returns from the breast and nodes. So I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for anything.
I'm 45 and live with my very un domesticated husband and my children - 13 & 7. I won't know exactly what support I'll need until I have a surgery date as it's school holidays right now.
It's all been very overwhelming. I had a mamogram and ultrasound for a lump in a different location (that was just a cyst flaring up) when they found microcalcifications. It's probably good luck really as there is no lump, no changes, doesn't show on ultrasound either. If I'd waited for the letter in the mail at 50yo I'd be in all sorts of strife.