Recently Diagnosed

Hi Victoria. I was diagnosed in May with Early Breast Cancer. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma not through mammogram but ultrasound. I had surgery in Mid June (lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy).  I am Stage1A, Grade 2, ER positive, no node involvement. 2 weeks ago I completed radiation therapy. (3 week hyper fractionated variety) with no side effects. Chemo was not recommended for me.  Its tough to get your head around and I would encourage you to write things down, anything at all and also take some one with you to appointments if possible.  You will begin to learn a new language with foreign and often scary concepts discussed.  I wish you all the best with the surgeons visit and you will find enormous practical and emotional support here.  Take Care.