Newbie & scared

Posted by simone1 @simone1, Jul 25, 2023

Hello,

I just found out I have breast cancer ( stage 1) first I was in shock,
next came depression and crying. I'm just scared and need someone to talk to in this group, thank you

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Jul 26, 2023

Welcome to connect @simone1 I am glad you found us. The day I got the news, I was alone so I went shopping and bought the ugliest purse ever. The next day it finally sunk in and I was shocked and feeling like I was too young.
You said you are stage 1, meaning it is pretty early, this a good thing.
Do you know what kind of BC you have or anything about receptors yet? That will be the next information to absorb.
Was this a needle biopsy or a surgical biopsy?

windyshores | @windyshores | Jul 25, 2023

Sorry you are dealing with this suddenly. Many of us have been there and are fine now!

You will meet with a surgeon and oncologist. Your biopsy will provide some information but the pathology after surgery provides more.

I bought the Mayo Clinic breast cancer book which I found helpful. But too much googling is not helpful! These days, for certain cancers, a test called the Oncotype is used to determine treatment and many of us avoid chemo as a result.

Keep us posted! The first days of waiting are the hardest. Once you have a plan you just do it. It has been 8 1/2 years for me now since my diagnosis.