VERY newly diagnosed Mucinous breast cancer
I found out less than 2 days ago that I have the relatively rare mucinous breast cancer, 3cm in size in one breast... what a shock, and am just starting my journey. I have been reading up on breast cancer types, surgeries, treatments etc., online and in medical journals and wanted to connect with other people who are happy to share information. My diagnosis was made after a mammogram, ultrasound and core biopsy - I am still awaiting the results of hormone tests and yet to have all of the other rigmarole that I need to go through prior to (and after) surgical intervention. I am 54 years old and a retired university professor. I have no known family history of breast cancer on my mother’s side, but we don’t known about my Dad’s side. I have been on HRT since I was 36 following removal of uterus and ovaries (not due to cancer of any type). My risk factors, beyond HRT, include that I have never had children and that I have 4% Ashkenazi Jewish DNA (which, so I understand, can heighten risk). I would be thrilled to hear from anyone here who has advice to offer me and would be especially pleased to hear from anyone with mucinous breast cancer as there’s not a lot of information out there about it. Cheers, Taji