Newly Diagnosed with Breast Cancer: Seeking Support

I too was diagnosed with invasive ductal cancer. I met with a wonderful surgeon. I’m lucky mine is slow growing and stage 1. I am having a lumpectomy the 20th. Really scared but really trust my surgeon. I hope you get news as well. My surgeon said this type of cancer has a high cure rate

Good afternoon I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma stage 1 just had a lumpectomy on yesterday is doing fine waiting on post op and to see oncologist

Hi just diagnosed with idc, as well, but stage 3. I’m not having a great experience this far so I’ve scheduled with another hospital that is one of the best. The lack of communication and being told two different diagnoses has stressed me terribly. I meet with a surgeon on Monday and have an MRI on Tuesday. I feel completely exhausted. Anyone else?

I was just diagnosed with DCIS grade 1, slow growing. Anxious to see the surgeon!! I have so many questions! Good luck to everyone here!! We will beat this‼️

I was just diagnosed with invasive poorly differentiated ductal type adenocarcinoma, grade 3. What does that even mean?? Is that cancer outside of the duct? I will see a surgeon Wed. What should I expect?

I believe idc grade 3 is more invasive and faster growing. I try not to assume things b4 seeing the surgeon, although it's hard and not knowing answers drives me crazy! Wishing you the best, Kim!!

I was diagnosed with IDC poorly differentiated- no grade given but confirmed in 2 lymph nodes under the arm on the same side. Estrogen and HER2 positive Progestin-neg Seeing oncologist this week Waiting for more information/treatment options etc is really,really hard but have a good support network and trust in the medical center where I go.

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 with 2 positive lymph nodes. Had surgery first which was a mastectomy. Radiation once I am healed and then chemo. Have had breast cancer twice before. 2013 and this time is a return from 2019. Both times I had a lymectomy. Always TNBC. I had my surgery first due to chemo being so hard on me they are figuring out which chemo to use.

Welcome to this supportive community where you can share openly and connect with others who understand this journey. The days between diagnosis and getting more information from your medical team can feel overwhelming, and it makes complete sense that you're feeling mentally exhausted right now. This space offers a valuable opportunity to process your thoughts and feelings with people who truly get what you're going through, and many find comfort in being able to speak candidly without worrying about friends and family seeing every detail.