Breast Cancer

[lmmo]

Please any info or support will be helpful...new to this

[BeenSpur'd]

for both of you, stay strong and live long

[lmmo]

Thanks, gonna get biopsy results treatment options this morning.

[watercolor]

Firstly, I am sorry. Major hugs to you.

Secondly, how are you doing at this moment?

Third, did they tell you what kind they think you have? Because that will help you in your decisions on what to do regarding treatment and such.

I have my fingers, eyes, toes and everything else crossed for you and am praying for quick recovery.

You can check out the avon foundation for great information and ways to deal with insurance companies. I also suggest contacting the Annapolis Breast Care center and the JHU Breast Cancer center. They can even direct you in a way to support groups if that is what you need or a one on one time with a counselor who deals with the before and after effects of breast cancer. It is all dependent on what you need for you.

Follow your gut with your dr. and onocology dr. If you dont like them- find one that you do. It will make the world of difference for you and for your dr. Because if someone is willing to work with and for you- then that will help immensely.

[belvak (Premo)]

My Grandmother had breast cancer (think it was in 1985) and had her right breast removed. She is now 91 and in pretty good health (mind's starting to slip a bit). No recurrence!! I've got my fingers and toes crossed for you!!

[vraiblonde]

In the last year, my dear friend and my sister in law both battled breast cancer. It's no fun, it sucks and it's painful to watch a loved one go through it, so I can't even imagine what they went through.

But today both are healthy and doing well, with a very different perspective on life. Silver linings and all that horse####. Attitude really makes the difference with something like this. So good luck to you - just keep in mind that this isn't the end of the world and keep your eyes on the destination.

[Pandora]

Immo,

Get into a good support group with others who are battling or have battled the same thing. A friend of ours, only 38, has been battling breast cancer for the past 2-years. She just had reconstructive surgery after a stage #3 diagnoses and complete mastectomy (both breast removed). I am amazed at her strength and positive attitude. She is a trooper, for sure, and she manages to keep everything on the up-and-up for her three fairly young children.

[lmmo]

Thank you all!
I am having a hard time this weekend.
It is Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. It is not staged, but have met with oncologist and have a pet scan and bone scan coming this week. I am opting to have a bilateral mastectomy. I have spoken with some very wonderful women that have or are going thru this. I need to get over the hump and move forward, but a few weeks ago, I never would have worried about this. I am trying to be strong, that is why I am reaching out in any way I can.
Thank you for the encouragement.

[watercolor]

You can do this! Look at that hump and see what is on the other side. You are brave enough to fight- that has already been shown. I will be part of your cheering team- even if you dont know me. My mother had the same type that you have and she is now a 19 year survivor!

[scotty62]

1st - I am so sorry to hear this. Two of my sisters had breast cancer and I know you are very scared. Go to the Breast cancer website or to healthboards.com or webmd.com....anywhere there are message boards. It is very helpful to hear about how other people deal with this. There is a lot of information on there from actual women who have actually been through this. Where are you having the surgery? Who is your surgeon? I will keep you in my prayers. I am having a biopsy on the 23rd on a lump under my armpit. It is not attached to the breast but they are thinking lymphoma. WTF
Good luck, stay strong and think positive.