Breast cac

grumbles5

I'm the the dad, 64.

My daughter, 42, was diagnosed with Stage 2, Grade 3, NER+, ductile carcinoma in one breast. Chemo will start in 3 weeks. Why the wait? Is this normal? Does this put her at further risk, having to wait for treatment (abnormal, aggressive cells I was told)?

Thank you.

Diarmuid88.

i had lobular breast cancer stage 1b, 7 years ago, am currently in remission. i have not been able to calm down and relax since that time. i see psyc who has tried me on many meds. and a therapist. (men). i feel depressed get stomach aches. the drs want to help me but even writing this message gives me stomach ache. I want to get better. was anyone feeling like me and got better. my dr said it has nothing to do with bc. I feel i have lost 7 years with stomach ache etc. No one wants to talk to me, Has anyone seen a psycho oncologist with a lot of experience? Are they better than regular oncologists. my support group is very small. most women i know who had bc never went to support groups or psyc. and are doing ok. i tried Dbt and TMS. Why am i so different and why can’t i pull myself out of this and enjoy life? some sites say they can help but they don’t have that kind of specialist here. i go to bible classes and mental health support groups. i feel crappy most of the time with stomach pain - had endo and colon tests they said just a little gastritis or diverticulitis. i just want to feel better.l

RocDocVic

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/329422/breast-cac

Although HER2 positive breast cancer is an aggressive cancer a 3 week wait to start chemotherapy is not unusual. She will need to have a port put in, hopefully a week or so ahead of the start of chemo, and the Cancer Center will need to coordinate with the infusion center. I have HER2 positive and didn't start my chemo for almost 2 months because I had to get dental issues taken care of before I could start. It didn't affect my treatment.

As a side note, while it seems you're a concerned father, this is your daughter's journey and I would suggest that she join HER2 positive cancer groups on Facebook for support, or a local support group for breast cancer. Also, ignore the posts on alternative treatments like Ivermectin since there's been absolutely no scientific studies nor data supporting it treats or cures cancer.

grumbles5

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1723033#Comment_1723033

Thank you

I will pass on your words to my daughter.

grumbles5

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1723032#Comment_1723032

THank you for your time.

I pray for your health