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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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pattynau | @pattynau | Sep 9, 2023
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@ssmab

Hello @pattynau,
The books I read are both really kind of "out there" but they were both very helpful to me. One is about the souls in our lives that have passed but the last chapter especially is where the author really talks about the mind body connection. That book is " Signs" by Laura Lynn Jackson. Might be worth reading only the last chapter if the rest of the book is not to your liking. But I did learn a lot from that book and it was comforting to me. The other book is "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise L Hay. Again parts of the book were not applicable to me but parts really helped me. Plus since they were both given to me by very good friends that have beaten cancer (both over 10 year Survivors) I felt they were sent to me for a reason! I never miss my daily Optimistic Self Talk, it has been almost 6 months since I started doing it. Sending love and healing wishes to you and all reading this❤️

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Thank you so much! When I saw your initial post, the book that came to my mind immediately was "You Can Heal Your Life", a book I had at one time and loved. I plan to get both. Your practice of optimistic self-talk is very compelling, and I truly appreciate you sharing your daily practice with others. And I love that these books were suggested to you by survivors! My kindest thanks! Sending love and every best wish back to you.

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jfhpink | @jfhpink | Sep 10, 2023

Hi everyone, Also new to this group. I recently posted about my lumpectomy which was on Aug 21st and tomorrow I have my reduction. I am 64 and was diagnosed on June 30th. E+ P+ HER2-. Stage 2 (in one node) Waiting for my oncotype score which should be here in about 8 days to determine whether or not I need chemo. Reading your comments has been a comforting support and I am grateful for all you "Club" members. Wishing you all happy days ahead.

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Sep 10, 2023
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@jfhpink

Hi everyone, Also new to this group. I recently posted about my lumpectomy which was on Aug 21st and tomorrow I have my reduction. I am 64 and was diagnosed on June 30th. E+ P+ HER2-. Stage 2 (in one node) Waiting for my oncotype score which should be here in about 8 days to determine whether or not I need chemo. Reading your comments has been a comforting support and I am grateful for all you "Club" members. Wishing you all happy days ahead.

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Welcome to the club no one wanted to join, but we are all in this together, even if we aren’t together. 😁 some of us are newbies, but I lurk on this page just to attempt to bring comfort where I can. I am 20 years from my initial diagnosis. I have had a few hiccups along the way, but I am living life like someone left the gate open most of the time. My wish is for my journey to bring hope and encouragement to others.
I know waiting for results is hard and the day before surgery is an anxious kind of day, but I am waiting with you. You got this❣️
Will you come back and here and let me know how you are doing after surgery?

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maliamd | @maliamd | Sep 10, 2023

We are all warriors here!!!!! Fight on!!

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jfhpink | @jfhpink | Sep 10, 2023
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@auntieoakley

Welcome to the club no one wanted to join, but we are all in this together, even if we aren’t together. 😁 some of us are newbies, but I lurk on this page just to attempt to bring comfort where I can. I am 20 years from my initial diagnosis. I have had a few hiccups along the way, but I am living life like someone left the gate open most of the time. My wish is for my journey to bring hope and encouragement to others.
I know waiting for results is hard and the day before surgery is an anxious kind of day, but I am waiting with you. You got this❣️
Will you come back and here and let me know how you are doing after surgery?

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Hi Chris, yes I will surely come back and I appreciate your response. Thank you!!!

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grandmabecky | @grandmabecky | Sep 11, 2023

Hi...brand new to the club no one wants to join - just received my diagnosis on Friday of last week and spent the weekend in shock and tears, of course. Waiting to hear from the surgeon about what she feels the best plan of action will be in my case.

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lisman1408 | @lisman1408 | Sep 12, 2023
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@grandmabecky

Hi...brand new to the club no one wants to join - just received my diagnosis on Friday of last week and spent the weekend in shock and tears, of course. Waiting to hear from the surgeon about what she feels the best plan of action will be in my case.

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Hoping all goes well for you! Everyone who posts on this forum will be rooting for you to receive the best care possible. Please post often, to keep us up to date with your progress!

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pgsuer | @pgsuer | Sep 12, 2023

Hello!
I had an aesthetic breast reduction last June 2023. The pathologist detected DCIS. Has anyone had the same problem?

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Sep 13, 2023
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@grandmabecky

Hi...brand new to the club no one wants to join - just received my diagnosis on Friday of last week and spent the weekend in shock and tears, of course. Waiting to hear from the surgeon about what she feels the best plan of action will be in my case.

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Welcome to connect. I am glad you found us. This is such a shocking and scary time. I remember it like it was yesterday.
Connect is a pretty great place to get information and support.
When you got your diagnosis, do want to share more of that diagnosis?

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jmc7003211953 | @jmc7003211953 | Sep 13, 2023
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@windyshores

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.

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I am a newbie x 2 weeks. It is invasive lobular carcinoma. My surgery for a lumpectomy with a larger margin is in 5 days. I am a RN who worked as an outpatient and my latest employment was a nurse in a inhouse hospice facility so I have seen and know more than I want so yes, I am not so scared of the diagnosis but it is the "Invasive" portion that I am scared about. I have read up on my diagnosis which probably is not be a good thing to do but I did it anyway. My surgeon oncologist said I will need radiation of unknown length of time and a anti-estrogen receptive oral therapy and I read for 5 to 10 years duration. How prone is metastasis disease with this oral medication route? Does anyone know the answer to my question.
I don't need an exact answer but I would like to see if one could tell me what they think.

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