Coping with a Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Uncertainty

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DA

Community Member

5 months ago

I was just diagnosed w breast cancer had a lumpectomy and two lymph nodes removed. Waiting on test results to see how to treat this. I'm hearing maybe 5 radiation treatments but not sure yet. My sister died from breast cancer that spread to everything so it's hard for me to believe in treatment

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Waiting for test results while processing a new diagnosis can feel overwhelming, especially when family history adds extra weight to those fears. It's completely understandable to feel uncertain about treatment when past experiences with loved ones shape current perspectives. Many community members find it helpful to focus on one step at a time during this waiting period, and connecting with others who understand this journey can provide valuable support and different perspectives on treatment experiences.

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CS

Community Member

5 months ago

Daisy,what stage?

DA

Community Member

5 months ago

I guess stage one they said they caught it early I haven't met with the oncologist yet next week

CS

Community Member

5 months ago

Daisy,I had the same and lumpectomy and 20 Radiations and all is good. It was very easy…Good luck

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JP

Community Member

4 months ago

My wife had lumpectomies.Fortunately only 1 lump was close to malignant. She still has to be vigilant vis a vis mammograms but no other signs

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DA

Community Member

4 months ago

Met with the oncologist and radiologist they're going to do 16 treatments of radiation I'm okay with that thank you all for sharing your experience God bless

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CS

Community Member

4 months ago

Glad to hear it Daisy I had 20 not painful at all some itching around # 12 but used monostat Took it with me and put it on as soon as I was getting dressed

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CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Waiting for test results while processing a new diagnosis can feel overwhelming, especially when family history adds extra weight to those fears. It's completely understandable to feel uncertain about treatment when past experiences with loved ones shape current perspectives. Many community members find it helpful to focus on one step at a time during this waiting period, and connecting with others who understand this journey can provide valuable support and different perspectives on treatment experiences.

Coping with a Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Uncertainty

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