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Re: 38yo solo mama, what is happening?!
Thanks so much everyone! I got in with a private surgeon for a consult this morning, and the plan is chemo then surgery (then more chemo if needed). I'm HER2+ so that will happen simultaneously (for 12 months! holy crap!). Did anyone else go in this order? I assumed it would be surgery straight away. That will all be done in the public system as chemo privately with no insurance will take all I have and then some! I have made appts for my PET scan and MRI, so after that I'll feel better and hopefully the chemo start is quick from there. So appreciate all of your responses and so glad I found this community. xxx9Views0likes0Comments38yo solo mama, what is happening?!
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed yesterday, a month after my first random trip to my sons gp where I asked her to just give her opinion. Right breast invasive ductal carcinoma. I’m sure that will start to roll off the tongue, everything here feels very foreign at this point. Question .. The GP is new to the area and wasn’t sure which specialist (surgeon?) to send me to. She’s sent referrals to both the local hospital and a plicate surgeon - but both sound like they’re going to take a few weeks for a consult. Not sure if I should call around and see if I can be seen sooner? Is it once I’m in they will make a plan and I’ll stick with them? Any advice would be wonderful, I feel incredibly out of my depth xx568Views0likes16Comments
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This group is for young women affected by breast cancer. In the context of breast cancer treatment, ‘young’ usually refers to women who are pre-menopausal. Here, you can connect with others who understand the unique challenges that come with a diagnosis at a younger age. We talk about things like fertility, pregnancy, early menopause, ovarian suppression, relationships, and the emotional impact of treatment and recovery. Whether you're newly diagnosed or further along in your journey, this is a safe space to ask questions, share experiences, and support one another. You are not alone during this uncertain and overwhelming time.