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Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Not sure what to say or expect

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 2, 2023 | Replies (42)
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@elmore71111

I just found out yesterday that I have breast cancer. They called and spoke with me but I feel like all I kept hearing is that I have cancer. They’re setting me up with a surgeon within the next few days and then will discuss more in depth what my treatment plan will look like, any guidance that anyone has would be greatly appreciated. I would love to say that I am brave and all that, but the truth is that I am scared so any help would be so appreciated

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windyshores | @windyshores | Sep 19, 2023

@elmore71111 It is a shock and there is a lot of waiting at first. Many of us are doing fine (I am almost 9 years out). Did they do any pathology on your biopsy specimen?

There are certain characteristics of tumors that determine treatment suggestions, though of course you always have a choice. If your cancer is ER+ and HER2- an Oncotype test will be done that tells you whether you could benefit from chemo. Some of us, even with high grade tumors, don't do chemo but do hormonal meds.

Keep posting as you go along. This is the hardest part. Once you have a plan, you just do it! And get second opinions if you need them.

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Ingegerd Enscoe, Alumni Mentor | @astaingegerdm | Sep 20, 2023

@elmore71111
You don’t have to be brave- it’s scary.
My surgeon told me - Congratulations! You have breast cancer- we can treat that!
I’m 31 years out.

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