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Lupus, CPTSD, Breast Cancer... Oh My!
Hi everyone thanks for having me here in the group. i have systemic lupus and have been living with it since i was 17 years old. i'm 35 now. I found out last week i have breast cancer from the doctor on the phone because he wasn't in... then i found out from another doctor that i have a "standard garden variety" breast…
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This is me
Hi im 36 years old just recently found out i have breast cancer once again after having it ten years ago on the same breast will be getting a masectomy done followed by treatment absolutely terrified and scared wanted to know if anybody is the same boat? Really need support from people that understand what im going through…
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New to Breast Cancer
Hi, i am Keirson a 39 year old mother of 2 amazing kids, married to the love of my life and a busy business owner. I was diagnosed with Her2+ grade 3 breast cancer in October last year, i had a lumpectomy and 6 lymph nodes as well as a part of my thyroid removed in December. my beautiful hero, my Dad lost his battle with…
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Information on our website!
Hi ladies, I wanted to first welcome all our new members to the young women's group. I hope you have been able to connect with others that may be in a similar situation as yourself. I also wanted to share with you the section on our website with information specifically for young women - breast cancer in young women. You…
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"You have breast cancer"
Hi Ladies, Its so nice to see/find this online group. My world has literally been turned upside down in the past week. Ive been diagnosed with grade 1 invasive ductal carcinoma ER positive in my left breast. Im having a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node surgery on December 1st and I was given my diagnosis on Friday…
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Newly Diagnosed
hi there, I am 30 years old, have a 7 yo daughter and was diagnosed with what doctors think is inflammatory breast cancer HER2+ on Friday. I've been doing a lot of reading and glad I found this network to read of others experiences and advice. Treatment plan is 6 cycles of chemo, surgery and then radiation. I see the…
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Diagnosed on Friday the 13th!
Hi Ladies, Its so nice to see/find this online group. My world has literally been turned upside down in the past week. Ive been diagnosed with grade 1 invasive ductal carcinoma ER positive in my left breast. Im having a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node surgery on December 1st and I was given my diagnosis on Friday…
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Not Pinktober Again!
Today I get an email from BCNA with this: "October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a special time to acknowledge and support the many women and families across the country affected by breast cancer. The month is filled with pink reflections and celebrations." I know we represent just 1% of the total cases of BC diagnosed…
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis Today
Hi All! So today, on my 39th birthday, (yep happy birthday to me) I was told I have breast cancer. A 10mm Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (Grade 3) All of this means not a lot to me. I have seen the specialist and been advised to read the Guide for Women with Early Breast Cancer and talk to others in the assistance of making a…
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A starting point.
Here is a bit of an introduction, I am 39, I am a mum to 2 great kids aged 11 and 9 and a wife and busy with a job that I love and life that I love……… This is my first blog, all about my adventure on this crazy crazy rollercoaster to date! I have just had the most amazing summer holidays. It was by far the most relaxed I…
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I am scared ....
Hi all, My name is Danka, I am 31 yrs old, mother of 2 cute kids. I have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer 8/ 01/ 2015, grade 3, Her2+ , 19mm tumour and 2 of 3.5mm. I am not sure what stage I am in yet, but I have a swollen lymph note under my armpit. I had an appointment today and they had a blood test and a CT…