Re: New to this.. Just dx dcis/idc Scared
Dear Angelisa,
Five years ago, almost to the day, I was in your shoes. My first friend in the support group advised me to get a copy of the book written by Dr. Susan Love of UCLA, titled Breast Book. There are hundreds of questions you want to ask. To get a copy of this book is a very good start.
You are very lucky to get the news so early. Get an oncologist, preferably a breast specialist, and discuss with him/her the course of treatment. Then find another specialist and get the second opinion. People here are very supportive but we don't have the hard data; besides, we are not doctors but we are much more understanding and caring. There is no need to panic. Read what our sisters ask and answer. You will find there are so many living a long life here. When you have time, give us more detailed data from the pathologists' report. I am sure many here probably went through the journey with almost same history. You will soon find very useful info on how they dealt with the disease. Knowing you have breast cancer does not mean the end of the world. There are many ways to combat the enemy. You need to select the right and best path. We are always here to give you support.
Best luck to you.
Ann
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Ann
Stage 1 dx Sept 05
ER/PR positive HER2 +++ Grade 3
Invasive carcinoma 1 cm, no node involvement
Mastec Sept 05
Annual scans all negative, Oct 06
Postmenopause. Arimidex only since Sept 06, bone or muscle ache after 3 month
Off Arimidex, change to Femara 1/12-07, ache stopped
Sept 07 all tests negative, pass 2 year mark
Feb 08 continue doing well.
Sep 09 four year NED still on Femara.
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