Breast Cancer Support Group FL: Coffee and Conversation

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?

I was 36 when I had breast cancer. I had to wait a full month to be able to get an appointment for surgery due to the fact Medicare had just been offered to everyone, and everyone was getting everything fixed. I did not have chemo or radiation, or follow-up medication, but I am happy to tell you I just celebrated my 58th Anniversary CANCER FREE. Today with all the modern medicine available you sister will do just fine. Tell her to make every day special, because it now is very special. LIFE IT GOOD.
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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.

My sisters doctor who is a specialist reviewed her images and saw her in office said she was 100% it was breast cancer, she has seen many as was very sure about stage 2 breast cancer. This week, biopsy on breast and under her arm plus the 2 markers were inserted. Today Friday, an oncologist will be calling with the findings and appointments ect will begin. High anxiety this morning.

I am a yearly mammogram gal. In fact, I am going in early because I am hyper concerned since my sister has been diagnosed. Getting mammogram and ultrasound.

Did your sister do the genetic testing? They suggested my children and family also test to see if they carry the gene.

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.

Mary Ann,
Diagnosis received yesterday from the biopsy. Cancer in left breast and lympnodes under arm negative for cancer. Under arm large cyst. Breast cancer stage 1. What a relief.

I am glad the news was better than expected. I feel your relief. Let the treatment begin.

Great when you get it early. Stage 1 is terrific news. I also had something similar - cancer in right breast, no cancer in lymph nodes and clear margins. The only thing I had after the lumpectomy was some hard nodules in my breast, which are called seromas'. They go away eventually apparently and are nothing to worry about. I've now healed fairly well and will be having Radiation Therapy. I don't think given my diagnosis and my age (79) I will be getting the Hormone Blocker and will only have 5 Days of Radiation, and no Booster afterwards. It seems that in certain situations this works just as well as 5 weeks with a Boost, in certain situations. In other words, not everyone who gets breast cancer has the same diagnosis, so the treatment plan will be based on that.