I was diagnosed with breast cancer
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Welcome Angel
So sorry Angel, that you too have to go through with this but I'm glad you found us. There is a great number of people also going through this on this site who you will soon know are the great group of family anyone would ever want. They are supportive, funny, uplifting, and most of all understand exactly what you are going through. Please feel free to post any questions you may have and we'll try to answer to the best of our ability. Btw, you haven't stated what type, stage, grade? Do you know? Hugs, Lili0 -
Hi Angel........
Welcome to the board, but sorry about your dx.
Yes, it is very hard to accept. But also necessary at some point, I'm afraid.
It is all very new to you, but you will find out from the wonderful people here, that life does go on. And you will go on too.
If you have questions, ask. If you want to rant, go ahead. If you have fears, voice them. We all have done so, and still do.
Bug hugs,
CR0 -
Warm welcome, angel143
Glad you found us, though sorry for the reason. You are so new to this world, and are dealing with some of the worst of it right now. Diagnosis is beyond difficult. Please know that here, you are surrounded by SURVIVORS. Yes, it's a frightening disease; but, also very treatable. We're all here to support and encourage each other. And, we'll be here for you and with you every step along the way.
Best wishes to you.
Kind regards, Susan0 -
I am so sorry Angel. I am
I am so sorry Angel. I am sorry that you have bc and I am sorry that puts you here.
However, you will find very wonderful and supportive survivors here that will help you in
anyway that they can. So, ask us anything and we will try to help to get you thru this.0 -
AngelKristin N said:I am so sorry Angel. I am
I am so sorry Angel. I am sorry that you have bc and I am sorry that puts you here.
However, you will find very wonderful and supportive survivors here that will help you in
anyway that they can. So, ask us anything and we will try to help to get you thru this.
First-Welcome.
Second-Get a copy of your path report from your doctor and go over it with him-line for line and ask what everything means. If the at the end of the report states "Prognostic immunohistochemical staining will be deferred unless specifically requested" Ask you doctor to request this so then you will know if it is hormone driven(Estrogen or Progesterone) or HER2.
With the special stainings completed it may help with the decision you have to make.
We are here for you anytime.
Hugs,
Margo0 -
Thinking of you...
Just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you. My mom was just diagnosed probably at the same time as you--and I have been a roller coaster of emotions. The first day I was incredibly angry and the second day all I could do was cry. Then had to start thinking toward the future...
I have devoured the internet to just learn about this. To me, education is powerful. And I have found this group to be so full of wisdom--
God bless...
Kathy0 -
I am so sorry that you are
I am so sorry that you are here, but glad you found us. I agree with the statements here...as you have heard, getting a copy of your pathology report will help you arm yourself with information. It has really helped me to know as much about my case as possible. Tears will come and go, it is a roller coaster ride.. but as you go through it we will all be here holding on to you!
Prayers and hugs..
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Glad you found us....
.....although it would have been better if it was under better circumstances.
This is a wonderful imformative site (be careful what you read out there...) with very wonderful people to turn to....
I am fairly new myself and find alot of comfort here...I think you will too.
Pammy 0 -
Take it one step at a time
Take it one step at a time because there will be alot of steps. You will find out alot of stuff you would never have thought of. This board it great and can give you alot of great information. No question is stupid. The support you get here will really help you along the way.
Sorry for Dx. but you came to the right place for support and questions answered.0 -
I am sorry that you have to
I am sorry that you have to go through this. I found out on the 14th of April and had surgery on 5/15/09 (mastectomy). The tears have been flowing alot but I'm glad that I have alot of support from my husband, friends and family. It is definetly a roller coaster ride. I'm just glad that it was found in the early stages. I'm new to the site but I'm here for you!!!!!!!!!!!
PRAYERS AND HUGS FOR YOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
I am so sorry
I am so sorry to see that you are here joining us,, but then I am glad you have found us.. There are a huge family of people here that have went through or are going through every stage of this "beast"
but it takes one step at a time and one day at a time..
I haven't been on this site long either but they have helped me through the stages of becoming a fellow survivor...
Welcome...
Katie0 -
Welcome to the boards, mykugiek said:I am so sorry
I am so sorry to see that you are here joining us,, but then I am glad you have found us.. There are a huge family of people here that have went through or are going through every stage of this "beast"
but it takes one step at a time and one day at a time..
I haven't been on this site long either but they have helped me through the stages of becoming a fellow survivor...
Welcome...
Katie
Welcome to the boards, my addition. Sorry you have to become a member.0 -
Angel,,,,,I'm so sorry. I
Angel,,,,,I'm so sorry. I just found out this past week I have breast cancer also. I had a biopsy this past Friday and found out it was most likely invasive lobular carcinoma. Will know more when the pathologist report comes back and see a surgeon. Have been going through so many emotions, not to say I'm scared to death. Had a mammogram last December which came out fine. My daughter who is an MRI tech said they needed some volunteers to check the machine and asked if I wanted to have this done since it wouldn't cost nothing. She said as soon as the dye was injected it all showed up. Of course, she couldn't say anything until the radiologist read it and contacted me. Thank God they got me in for a biopsy Friday and that's where I am again. Just going CRAZY.0 -
Hi Maryann........maryannrogers said:Angel,,,,,I'm so sorry. I
Angel,,,,,I'm so sorry. I just found out this past week I have breast cancer also. I had a biopsy this past Friday and found out it was most likely invasive lobular carcinoma. Will know more when the pathologist report comes back and see a surgeon. Have been going through so many emotions, not to say I'm scared to death. Had a mammogram last December which came out fine. My daughter who is an MRI tech said they needed some volunteers to check the machine and asked if I wanted to have this done since it wouldn't cost nothing. She said as soon as the dye was injected it all showed up. Of course, she couldn't say anything until the radiologist read it and contacted me. Thank God they got me in for a biopsy Friday and that's where I am again. Just going CRAZY.
I'm very sorry to hear of your dx, but very glad that you found us. How lucky you are that things worked out the way they did, with the MRI being done.
First, of course you are terrified and going crazy. Take a deep breath and try to be calm.
You will know much more after you see your surgeon. After you have had surgery and the final path report comes back from that, your oncologist will be able to lay out the best treatment plan for your particular cancer.
For right now, try to be prepared for a whirlwind of tests and appointments. You will feel like you are on a fast moving roller coaster, but you will get through it all.
We are all here for you, and any time that you want to talk, please come here and do so.
Big hugs,
CR0 -
Welcome, MaryannCR1954 said:Hi Maryann........
I'm very sorry to hear of your dx, but very glad that you found us. How lucky you are that things worked out the way they did, with the MRI being done.
First, of course you are terrified and going crazy. Take a deep breath and try to be calm.
You will know much more after you see your surgeon. After you have had surgery and the final path report comes back from that, your oncologist will be able to lay out the best treatment plan for your particular cancer.
For right now, try to be prepared for a whirlwind of tests and appointments. You will feel like you are on a fast moving roller coaster, but you will get through it all.
We are all here for you, and any time that you want to talk, please come here and do so.
Big hugs,
CR
Hi...I too was just recently diagnosed. My cancer was also found via breast MRI and I was fine in August of last year (so THEY say....who really knows? Different techs, different angles, different radiologists?). I'm just thankful it was found!! I went through all the test & waits, and poking & waits, and proding & waits......as you can see, be prepared for alot of waiting. It will feel like your on a roller coaster....but it will slow down & we are here to ride it out with you. So please come here often. Pammy 0 -
Thank you all forAkiss4me said:Welcome, Maryann
Hi...I too was just recently diagnosed. My cancer was also found via breast MRI and I was fine in August of last year (so THEY say....who really knows? Different techs, different angles, different radiologists?). I'm just thankful it was found!! I went through all the test & waits, and poking & waits, and proding & waits......as you can see, be prepared for alot of waiting. It will feel like your on a roller coaster....but it will slow down & we are here to ride it out with you. So please come here often. Pammy
Thank you all for responding. I've felt so alone. I'm not a very religious person, but I pray for everyone here. I really don't feel so alone now.0 -
Angel and Mary Ann- Welcome
So sorry to hear of your dx. Lots of sisters in here are newly dx, some are in treatment and some of us are long term survivors. I am sure you have lots of questions. You have come to the right place for answers, support and just to vent when you need to.
Take one day at a time and surround yourselves with love ones and positive people. Be careful who you talk to and be careful what you read.
We are here for you 24-7.
Jadie0 -
I've been on this computerJadie said:Angel and Mary Ann- Welcome
So sorry to hear of your dx. Lots of sisters in here are newly dx, some are in treatment and some of us are long term survivors. I am sure you have lots of questions. You have come to the right place for answers, support and just to vent when you need to.
Take one day at a time and surround yourselves with love ones and positive people. Be careful who you talk to and be careful what you read.
We are here for you 24-7.
Jadie
I've been on this computer 24/7 trying to find out about this diagnosis and am getting more scared by the minute.0 -
The thing I have to keepmaryannrogers said:I've been on this computer
I've been on this computer 24/7 trying to find out about this diagnosis and am getting more scared by the minute.
The thing I have to keep reminding myself over and over is... take one step at a time. Too much infomation can seem overwhelming, however educating yourself gives you power... At least that's how I feel about it. Hang in there....
Sending reassuring hugs your way.
~T0
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