Just Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

Has anyone been diagnosed with papillary carcinoma? Need info

I was just diagnosed with a rare breast cancer papillary carcinoma.ER/PR positive HER negative. Has anyone here been diagnosed with it? Would love to get some more information.

What should I know about stage II breast cancer surgery options?

I have stage II breast cancer and my doctor has explained my surgery options. They mentioned I could have breast-conserving surgery (removing just the tumor and some surrounding tissue) or a mastectomy (removing all breast tissue). They also talked about breast reconstruction options if I choose that route. I'm trying to understand what this process might be like and would love to hear from others who have been in a similar situation. Your experiences and insights would really help me as I think through these options. • If you had stage II breast cancer surgery, what factors helped you decide between breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy? • What do you wish you had known beforehand about the surgery process and recovery?

What should I expect when meeting with my cancer surgeon?

Well today I meet with my surgeon and I will find out what her plan is to beat my cancer.

What should I expect with ER/PR positive breast cancer and double mastectomy?

I am 42 and just found i have invasive and non invasive breast cancer. I am er/pr positive Her2- nodule is about 1.5CM in left breast and MRI shows 8 CM of a spread and lympnode look suspicious. I dont know what I am up against yet. Doing surgery for double Masectomy on 5/12/2026. I decided to remove 2nd breast because i do not want to go through this again. I do not know what stage and what possible treatment. Any advise and reassurance will be helpful and put me at ease.

How do you cope when DCIS returns in the same breast after 27 years?

27 yrs ago I had a lumpectomy/radiation/chemotherapy. I found out today that I have DCIS in the same breast. Next week I will see my surgeon and discuss options. Right now I am feeling numb

What to expect with stage 2 HER2+ breast cancer and lymph node involvement?

Confirmed stage 2 HEr2/PR/ER Positive 1.7cm with 2 lymph nodes involvements.. sucks the big one !! But gotta do what I have to..

What surgery did you choose for DCIS and how was your experience?

I was recently diagnosed with DCIS (stage 0 breast cancer) and learning about my surgical options. My doctor explained that I could have breast-conserving surgery, which removes just the cancer while keeping most of my breast tissue. This might be followed by radiation to the whole breast or just the area where cancer was found. The other option is mastectomy, which removes the entire breast. The choice depends on factors like tumor size and my specific situation. I'd love to hear from others who faced similar decisions about DCIS surgery. • If you had breast-conserving surgery, what was your experience with recovery and any follow-up treatments? • What helped you decide between breast-conserving surgery and mastectomy?

What are alternatives to MRI-guided biopsy for breast cancer concerns?

MRI cleared left breast and lymph nodes but found 2 other questionable areas in right breast. MRI guided biopsies recommended. Any other alternative options? Diagnosis RIGHT BREAST, UPPER OUTER CALCS, 9G VACUUM-ASSISTED STEREOTACTIC CORE BIOPSY: INVASIVE LOBULAR CARCINOMA, ESTIMATED HISTOLOGIC GRADE 2-3, INVOLVING MULTIPLE CORES, MEASURING UP TO 4 MM MICROSCOPICALLY. PLEOMORPHIC LOBULAR CARCINOMA IN SITU WITH COMEDONECROSIS, EXTENSIVE. MICROCALCIFICATIONS NOTED BOTH IN TUMOR AND NONTUMOROUS BREAST TISSUE. The final results are MALIGNANT and concordant with imaging. Surgical and oncologic management is recommended. Recommend breast MRI for extent of disease evaluation given lobular phenotype and extremely dense breasts. Estrogen Receptor 99 % POSITIVE STRONG Progesterone Receptor 75 % POSITIVE MODERATE Ki67, proliferation marker 50 % HIGH HER2 by IHC NEGATIVE 0 HER2 test by FISH* pending Genetic testing results pending

How do you cope with anxiety after early-stage breast cancer diagnosis?

I was recently diagnosed with Stage I hormone-positive breast cancer and I'm dealing with a lot of anxiety as I plan my treatment and make decisions about surgery and other therapies. I found this helpful article about managing cancer-related anxiety that mentions strategies like breathing exercises, physical activity, and support groups. The anxiety feels overwhelming sometimes, especially when trying to process all the information and decisions ahead. I'd love to hear from others who've been through similar early-stage diagnoses about how you managed the emotional side of things. • What helped you cope with anxiety during your early treatment planning phase? • Did you find certain relaxation techniques or support resources particularly helpful? Link: https://www.cancercare.org/publications/367-anxiety_and_cancer

What does it mean when HER2 results are "in the middle" for breast cancer?

Hi i was diagnosed with ER/PR positive HER2 came back in the middle so they are doing the FISH to get a diagnosis on the HER2. My genetic bloodwork came back Negative. The size of tumors are 7mm and 6mm so very small. Did another MRI yesterday and another biopsy. So awaiting a lot of information.