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Reply: Biopsy results

Hi, I'm sorry about your diagnosis, and we all know how scared you are. As Mary said,...

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Reply: Spring is finally here what do you like and do whe...

Hi Roberta, Wondering how your back is doing. I know you said the shot should start...

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Reply: Recently Diagnosed w/ IDC

I was just sitting here wishing I could give you a big hug. This seems pretty typical in...

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Reply: Breast Cancer moved to stomach

Hi, I'm afraid I can't be of much help either as I don't know of anyone with this...

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Reply: Recently Diagnosed w/ IDC

Hello, and welcome, and sorry too that you have reason to be here. I'm so sorry about your...

Posted by vajanie

Hello, and welcome, and sorry too that you have reason to be here. I'm so sorry about your diagnosis but want you to know that there is no correct thing to say and I'd be amazed if you weren't all over the place at this stage. This is the most difficult time that many of us will ever experience in our lives. You can come here for information, a wealth of it under the "Tips" section and also by searching the Community. You can also come to ask specific questions or just throw yourself a big "pity party". I remember that when I got my diagnosis I felt like I'd been run over by a train, and I came and vented plenty. The good thing here is that everyone knows how you feel. Different situations of course, but almost everyone has had a diagnosis of breast cancer, women of all ages.

I was also diagnosed with IDC but my situation was different, I had no choice but mastectomy. I've never looked back and questioned that, there's no doubt it saved my life at the time. I know how you feel too, that you just want the cancer out. I unfortunately don't much about a lumpectomy, and ultimately the choice is up to you but I wonder if your medical team's thinking is that the stage, size and location of your tumor warrants the lumpectomy. If you have someone on your team that you feel really comfortable and unrushed with, I'd have a long talk about these things. My oncologist, a wonderful doctor with many patients, was always rushed, but his PA was great about talking with me and answering all questions and concerns. If you have someone like this it can be a tremendous help. Also the cancer center I go to has free counseling for their patients. I take full advantage of this and it's been amazingly helpful. Please take advantage on this board of some of the advice in the past about how to go prepared to appointments, talking with your doctors, a little of everything. Figuring out where to start is difficult, but you'll do your research on reliable sites, be good to yourself, take the support offered by family and friends, and get through this. It sounds like you have a wonderful mom, and bless her for being persistent about your self exams. It seems you already have someone who will be by your side for this journey.

Again, I'm so sorry that you have to be here, but please come back and let us know how you're doing.

Janie

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Reply: Home after surgery

I'm so glad to hear that you're doing well, and that you have a wonderful husband who helps...

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Reply: Spring is finally here what do you like and do whe...

Hi Roberta, I think I do know that feeling, when I go out to get the newspaper every...

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Reply: Scared Daughter

Hi Billie, I've been out of touch recently, just catching up with what's happening with...

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Reply: Spring is finally here what do you like and do whe...

What I love about spring, my flowers and birds, no questions about it. It feels so hopeful...

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Reply: HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

Roberta, Happy Mother's Day to you as well. I hope you have plenty of down time, you...

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