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Catching it early means the success rate will be so high! You will have the most options available to you... and it sounds like you have a really great doctor.... don't lose any hope! We are all here for you.
My friend was in her early 20's when she was diagnosed. She's now in her mid-30's, beautiful, healthy, successful, and has been in the clear for over a decade. As someone your age who doesn't take care of themselves like they should (I haven't been to the OB in over 2 years), I should know better. I am so glad that you take care of yourself and were able to catch it early. You're going to inspire a lot of other women, like me, to take better care of themselves.
I'm 46 and was diagnosed on the 5th. I didn't have a lump and they didn't see anything on a mamogram in July but found a cluster on a mamogram taken on 12/23.
I've been told they think they've caught mine early too.
I'm hoping that I'll lose some weight as part of this. I'm mostly just annoyed about having to alter my schedule.
I hope you aren't experiencing any fears or feelings of being overwhelmed. The good news is that when the give survival rates, the non-survivors include people whose mortality is attributed to other causes as well!
Feel free to pm me if you want to comiserate!
@misslene: Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I can only imagine the emotions you're feeling right now. My MOH was diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer at your age and has been cancer-free for 4 years!! Prayers and Positivity are coming your way!! (((HUGS)))
Oh, Sweety, ((HUGS)) You can beat this! They caught it early and I know alot of women who have beat this and I know you can too!
I don't really have any words that I think will make you feel better but I am here if you want to talk,
PM me if you need someone to talk to.
I will say a prayer for you tonight.
I'm so sorry you're going through this. I hope you know you're not alone and you can come to us to vent about anything.
Go out and kick its ass.
You've really given me a wake up call. I've had ONE breast exam in my entire life (including doing my own). Thank you for sharing your story.
Much love and hugs.
You are going to beat it and you're going to be fine. Early breast cancer is SUPER treatable.
On a side note though, do ask your docs if they think it would make sense for you to be tested for the breast cancer genes. Do you have a family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer (especially in younger, pre-menopausal women)? If so, there is a good chance there may be a genetic link... and you and all the women in your family would benefit from knowing about it.
All my good vibes and prayers in your directions! You will totally kick it!
Ladies, thank you for your support! I knew I could count on the bee to make me smile. I know I'm going to kick cancer's ass...this is all just so overwhelming right now.
@Starbuck: I don't have any family history that I know of, but I'm missing a lot of information in my family history, so my doctors are going to test me for the genes anyway. My doctors are tentatively talking about a lumpectomy, but if I do have the genes, it may be better to just do a mastectomy.
((hugs)) I'm sorry sweetie, you must be terrified! My MIL had breast cancer about 3 years ago. They caught it early too. She had surgery to remove it, and then radiation treatments afterward. She stayed with us for about a week after the surgery. Obviously it was sore and tender, but she did really well. The radiation was exhausting, especially after the fact (it stays in your system for a while), but she pulled through it like a champ. I think for her, keeping an optimistic outlook and a sense of humor are what kept her smiling through it all. You've got this hon. You're young and strong. You're gonna show this thing who's boss!!!
Oh! Prayers and hugs are being sent your way! There are so many women and men in recovery, you can do it! It's not something anyone can imagine going through, but I will pray for your strength and positivity to get you through it! And you will :)
I dont have a story to share or anything.. but I just wanted to tell you I will be praying for you and thinking of you !! Do your best to keep a positive attitude dear.. We love you and please keep us updated! xoxoxo
My aunt had breast cancer about 12 years ago... and she is happy & healthy today (she even got a little bit of a "boobie lift" during her reconstruction!!) The whole family used to get together and go to lunch when she was feeling up to it- and we would all wear a crazy hat or wig so she wouldn't be the only person wearing one. My 6 foot tall brother had a long, wavy, blonde Rapunzel length wig! Even though it must have been an absolutely terrifying time in her life, we all came together and share a lot of happy memories and that really helped her get through it :) Thoughts & prayers love, stay strong & pray!!
I'm so sorry to hear this, but I am sure that you'll pull through just fine. Whenever I'm freaked out about something I try to think of what I would tell a friend in my situation-- I am sure that you'd look at a 33 year old friend with early stage breast cancer and be just sure she'd be fine.
Also, I wanted to pass along a link to a blog I read. She is super religious so if that bothers you, skip it (although I'm not religious and it doesn't bother me so I don't think she's annoying about it). She was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 23 I think. Hers was a later stage and it has actually come back twice, and she has totally kicked its ass both times. It is really inspirational to see someone go through such hard times and come out just fine: http://www.pleasantliving.org/
That is just terrible- I am unfortunately way too familiar with this disease.
However, I cannot stress enough how much a positive fighting attitude can help you here.
Of course the treatment can wear you out, and you're entitled to bouts of fear/anger/and feelings of devastation but a strong positive is paramount when recoverig from this disease.
YOU CAN DO IT, YOU CAN GET THROUGH IT
You will be strong and win the battle!!!!
I've been following a blog recently that I think you willl enjoy: http://www.lilblueboo.com/
@misslene: If they caught it this early you have a great chance of beating this! My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was in college, and because they caught it early it was go e within a year. She had surgery to remove the tumor, and then radiation to make sure it was gone! She didn't even need chemo! And now she's been cancer free since 2007. :D It is really scary, but you can get through it!
Also, if you have kids or anything and want to get the gene testing done, fight for it! My mom's insurance company said they would not pay for it, but my mom and her doctor went to them and she was finally able to get tested. We don't have the gene, thank god, but it's good to know so your family knows to tell theirs doctors and get checked more frequently!
You must be very scared. But like everyone has said, the survival rate is sooo good. A friend of mine in her mid-40's had breast cancer and choose to have a double mastectomy. If you go that route, ask the docs to do the reconstruction surgery at the same time. She went to sleep with a diseased breast and woke up with a young, rocken new rack (and yes she did ask for them to be slightly larger).
Good Luck and stay strong!!!
A good friend of mine has a foundation that raises money for underprivledged woman battling cancer. It's called Shirts for a Cure. http://sfac.merchnow.com/
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Hang in there... you CAN and Will beat this! I wanted to say how freakin brave of you to put aside your fears to post a reminder to women!! Thank you.
Thank you for posting this. I've been lax in scheduling my mammogram.
You will kick cancer's ass!!
I'm so sorry to hear that! ((Hugs)) I'm sure everything will be just fine!!
My mom was just diagnosed in November and hers was caught early and she had a lumpectomy in December and they also removed lymph nodes as a precaution. Her doctor told her since they caught it early, she'd be fine. Just 6 weeks of radiation and now she is clear and it is highly unlikely the cancer will return.
You can and you will get through this. Stay strong and know that you have our support.
@KristenGotMarried: You're going to kick cancer's ass. You've got this.
^This times a thousand!^
So sorry to read about your diagnosis. But you will kick cancer's ass!
So sorry to hear that! One thing that may or may help is focusing more on the prognosis and not the diagnosis. We're getting so good at detecting cancer that sometimes it's something our immune system would take care of and go away on it's own, but people hear cancer and freak out (who can blame them, even knowing this I would probably feel the same).
I hope your treatment is effective and that you tolerate it well!
@misslene: I am truly sorry to hear your diagnosis. I just turned 34, myself, and I'm suddenly more aware of my health. The one thing I hadn't thought to do was check for lumps but I will now because of your post. You are going to help a lot of women our age (and all women) become more aware. Good luck to you.
@misslene: good I'm glad to hear it. If you do have to decide on a mastectomy, though, please know that doctors are doing FANTASTIC work with breast reconstructions these days. Like, really, really good. Like @mmsva said, rockin' new rack good. :)
Im incredibly sorry to hear.. my thoughts and prayers are with you always. You will beat this! My FI's aunt had it also and she beat it and shes wonderful now!! have hope and keep praying-- and never lose faith!
If you need anything, my inbox is always open to you!
oh hon, hearbreaking... you can beat this! my aunt had it and they didn't catch it particularly early, but she beat it in treatment and she's been cancer-free for six years now. stay strong, you can do it!
You will beat this! And great job finding it so early. This is such a great reminder for us all to do our checks. Stay strong and positive. Hugs,
Good on you looking after yourself and catching it early! You will beat this!
@misslene: You are going to kick cancer's ugly butt!!!! Keep us updated with how everything is going.
Also, know that you are responsible for bringing this disease to the attention of hundreds of women here today, and I am sure I am not the only one who has been reminded how important it is to check thanks to you. Keep strong x
My mom has breast cancer. I feel for you and will pray for you! I am so sorry to hear about this. :( Know, though, that there are so many great therapies nowadays and so much can be done if cancer is caught early. Hers was caught early and she is in remission now. I will think of you and pray for you. You are strong--don't forget it.
*HUGS* Like your doctor said, you caught it early & you're young, so you'll recover better. You're gonna kick cancer's butt!
Also, just as an FYI to other posters, there are other screening mechanisms that can be used in conjunction with (or instead of, though the companies of course recommend doubling up as much as possible) mammography & breast examinations. Two that I have used are urine screening for metabolites (www.metabolistics.com) & breast thermography (www.breastthermography.com).
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I just got diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday. This sucks. I wanted to post, though, to urge all of you on here to do your breast exams and keep your annual appointments. I thought that breast cancer happened to older people, not women in their 30's. My radiologist told me yesterday that her youngest patient is only 24 years old! Luckily, my doctors think they may have caught it early because I felt the lump and brought it to their attention. I could really use some words of encouragement right now!