I have breast cancer.

poplolly

n2summer said:

Surgeons Meeting
Okay folks... This is the news I got:

invasive ductal carcinoma,er &pr positive, grade 1 stage 1.. less than 5mm..

I am scheduled for breast MRI next week, assuming that this is clear doctor says lumpectomy with radiation would be appropriate. She said that I had one of the best scenarios she has seen in a long time. She said they would also remove and test a lymph node while in surgery but she really didn't think anything was there.

She said this cancer was not aggressive and it would have probably taking another 3 years for me to feel it.

As silly as it sounds I almost feel like I have won the lottery. I really like this doctor she was very informative and had a great disposition.

Never been through anything like this before...what are your thoughts? Thanks so much

Having cancer is terrible,
Having cancer is terrible, but given that you have it, you got great news!

hugs and prayers,

Judy

survivorbc09

butterflylvr said:

Oh wow...
You did receive good news. You are the most common form of BC and being ER & PR positive that's a good thing. I am sure when you are done with surgery and radiation you will be given medication (hormone therapy) for a few years. I am currently in this phase myself. I have been through everything you have just mentioned except my tumor was too big to save the breast. I opted for a double mastectomy and I am currently in the reconstruction phase.

I am so glad things went well for you and please keep us up to date on your journey. You are afterall part of the family now.

Hugs,
Lorrie

This is good news for you.
This is good news for you. Good luck with your surgery and rads!


Hugs, Jan

DianeBC

cctiz said:

give it time
dear Janet you are going to need some time to digest the news, first is the shocking moment and then you have to accept it, process it and time to make decisions - take a time, perhaps you will need your best friend to rant and cry for a while - and then is time to pick yourself up and give the battle of your life, we all went trough exactly the same, in the mean time receive our love and best wishes for a good outcome
xoxo
cecilia

We are here for you Janet
We are here for you Janet and we are all praying for you and here to support you!


Hugs, Diane

Alexis F

fauxma said:

good advise from all the
good advise from all the ladies. My prayers are with you.
Stef

Good thoughts, strength and
Good thoughts, strength and prayers for you!

mollieb

n2summer said:

Surgeons Meeting
Okay folks... This is the news I got:

invasive ductal carcinoma,er &pr positive, grade 1 stage 1.. less than 5mm..

I am scheduled for breast MRI next week, assuming that this is clear doctor says lumpectomy with radiation would be appropriate. She said that I had one of the best scenarios she has seen in a long time. She said they would also remove and test a lymph node while in surgery but she really didn't think anything was there.

She said this cancer was not aggressive and it would have probably taking another 3 years for me to feel it.

As silly as it sounds I almost feel like I have won the lottery. I really like this doctor she was very informative and had a great disposition.

Never been through anything like this before...what are your thoughts? Thanks so much

I know how you feel
Great news! I had a similar dx in 2004. I called it "happy cancer" because of the positive prognosis and the relatively non-burdensome treatment. Now I realize that "happy cancer" is anything that is treatable that will give me at least few more years with my family. And I am still happy!

starseed

Pretty close
to my diagnosis also.

Janet-how old are you?I'm 57. Ask for the Onco Type DX test. It's a test they run to see
whether or not chemo will help you.It has something to do with some research that they've found
some women won't benefit from chemo..plus I was post menopausal and I think that comes into play also.If you google Oncotype DX the website is pretty informative. There's a benchmark number and if you're under
it, in all likelihood you won't have to have chemo--just rad. Also--find out if you
are node negative.I was but my surgeon took the nearest single node out from under
my left arm--just to be safe.I had a lumpectomy--I'm just over a year into my path and
I'm doing great. Stay positive and read this board-ALOT! You will find more love and
support than just about anyplace else.
Keep us posted.
Donna

youngnana

n2summer said:

Surgeons Meeting
Okay folks... This is the news I got:

invasive ductal carcinoma,er &pr positive, grade 1 stage 1.. less than 5mm..

I am scheduled for breast MRI next week, assuming that this is clear doctor says lumpectomy with radiation would be appropriate. She said that I had one of the best scenarios she has seen in a long time. She said they would also remove and test a lymph node while in surgery but she really didn't think anything was there.

She said this cancer was not aggressive and it would have probably taking another 3 years for me to feel it.

As silly as it sounds I almost feel like I have won the lottery. I really like this doctor she was very informative and had a great disposition.

Never been through anything like this before...what are your thoughts? Thanks so much

Similar, as well..
I havent posted in quite some time, but felt the need to check in. I was diagnosed Feb 2010, IDC stage 1, grade 1, .8mm, clear nodes. I chose a double mastectomy with reconstruction. I did not have chemo, or radiation. I know that sounds extreme, but I wanted to kick it from the very start, and take my life back. I knew I would continually worry if the breasts remained. I have never regretted my decision. The grief over the loss of my breasts was very real. I think we never forget for a moment how this has changed our lives. We truly appreciate each day. I feel blessed that my story has brought me here, where I am today. I wish you the very best in your story. The women here are amazing...they are strong, and will support you when you are uncertain, or confused. Lean on them, they (we) are tough.

laughs_a_lot

I watched
I watched many of the educational movies put out on breast cancer by the american cancer society. I formed a list of questions pertinent to my particular form of breast cancer and got them on my computer. I took my laptop into the surgeons office so that I could type the answers to the questions. He stated no one had ever done this before. It was my way of gathering information without getting emotional about the answers. I had my melt down later when I got the facts processed in my mind.

disneyfan2008

bring spouse, friend anyone
bring spouse, friend anyone with more ears to listen...i know I was doing fine listeing and registering all said until DR said survival rate...from ther on lost thinking! IT really helped to have 2 others with me (ONE BC survivor few times)

Denise

Noel

debi.18 said:

Welcome
First, Welcome to the most supportive, informative, loving, caring,awesome group of Pink Sisters ever. You will find tons of information and advise from ones who have gone through exactly what you are going through now.

Second, In the world of cancer "Not Aggressive" is wonderful news. I so happy to hear that ....and that your doc said yours is the one of the best scenarios she has seen.

Keep that wonderful postitive attitude!!

Hugs,
Debi

You've come to the right
You've come to the right place for support and encouragement. We will do all that we can for you.


Keep fighting and keep a positive attitude!


HUGS!

Noel

laughs_a_lot said:

I watched
I watched many of the educational movies put out on breast cancer by the american cancer society. I formed a list of questions pertinent to my particular form of breast cancer and got them on my computer. I took my laptop into the surgeons office so that I could type the answers to the questions. He stated no one had ever done this before. It was my way of gathering information without getting emotional about the answers. I had my melt down later when I got the facts processed in my mind.

I haven't seen you post
I haven't seen you post again Janet. How are you doing? We tend to worry in here.

Hugs, Noel