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My mother's sisters have all had cancer. Breast cancer, and 2 of their daughters have had breast cancer. I had always thought it skipped my mom's girls, 4 of us. Recently, my youngest sister 60 years old has been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. I will be a care giver during this time along with my mom 85 years old. Dr. Appts can't come soon enough. Will the cancer spread during the weeks or months before biopsy, surgery, treatment?
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I had Lumpdectomy in December 2022, surgeon suggested second surgery because all margins weren't clear,
With advice of radiation oncologist that radiation should take care of any cancer left, i choose radiation and finished radiation 2-22-23.
I recently had mammogram that showed more DCIS cancer.
Back to square one. Met with oncologist yesterday, will talk with surgeon next week, as I feel only two choices, second Lumpdectomy or mastectomy. God help me, trying to stay positive.
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The time between diagnosis and treatment can be excruciating, but be patient the doctor will develop the time table for treatment. I am surprised your sister has a diagnosis without a biopsy. I got my news from the doctor who did the biopsy, and quickly; the other details came from the oncologist. Your sister will probably be advised to get a genetic test, too. Make sure YOUR mammogram is up to date. I am a survivor and have been clear for 8 years. There is hope. And, she has you for support.