excellent surgeon,

hi, i have been diagnosed with clinical stage 1 breast cancer idc, grade 2, I do not know anymore yet, just tested wenesday..at St. marys, I am so nervous, because I am out of element, and feel afraid something will be missed,
I am a RNIf I needed to find an OB that I could do......help, waiting, I am 47, but look younger and I am not near menapause,
kids are 11.,13,and 17....help someone...Thanks DE


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[healingwell62]

Hi there,

I'm so sorry you've received this diagnosis.  Most of us here have been right where you are.  It's scary, and world altering.  I'm 46, will be 47 this year and my kids were 12 and 15 when I went through my cancer treatment.  I'm done now and we're all in one piece.

Do you have a team yet?  Are you in a major metropolitan area?  If so, check out what options you have in terms of Breast Cancer centers.  Often times there are groups of drs. that work together to form a multidisciplinary treatment plan, taking into account all aspects from each specialists point of view.

Meanwhile, take a little time to let this sink in.  Cry if you need to.  Snuggle up to your family.  Ask "why me?" for a day or two, then move on to start planning your treatment.  Take as much time as you need to take good care of yourself.  Rest when you need to.  It's important do what you need to do for yourself when you need it.  You come first.

Please, keep coming to us for questions, and I and we will help you through this.  There's an entire community of us who've been where  you are.

Warm regards,

Chris
Healingwell62
Breast 1 & 2 Community Leader