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Cab
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8 years ago

Positive for both hormones and her2

Hi 
I am 36 years old and have just been told the results from my surgery.  Positive for both hormones and her2.  Has anyone been through this.  I am also being tested for the gene. Starting chemo amd herceptin and then radiation and further hormone drugs. 10cm dcis with 1cm invasive and spread to sentinel node.   Just looking for someone to talk to about this. I am freaking out with the staging and percentage of life expectancy.   My kids are just 4 and 8.  I am not coping with this at all
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  • Sister's avatar
    Sister
    Member
    8 years ago
    I don't have the same diagnosis (lcis, node positive, ER & PR+, HER-), but I do understand the fear particularly when you've got young kids. You will find there's a number of us on the site.  You may want to join the group for young women and I'm sure @soldiercrab will give you some handy links, etc.
    The diagnosis can be so overwhelming. Try to take one day at a time, avoid google, and come here when you want support, info, the odd laugh or just to rage at the world.
  • Cab's avatar
    Cab
    Member
    8 years ago
    Thank you so much prime time.   The her2+ thing is terrifying. How are you coping? I hope your chemo goes well.  Kit.
  • Prime_time's avatar
    Prime_time
    Member
    8 years ago
    Hi @Candaceburke1
    sorry you find yourself here but rest assured we are all here to support you every step of the way 
    my diagnosis is different to yours in that I’m hormone negative but Her2 + , I do have lymph node involvement but am doing chemo first before surgery,so I’m not the best person to give you advice but didn’t want to just scroll on
    sending lots of love and hugs to you xxxx