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Breast Cancer at 28

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Hi, I was diagnosed in July - three weeks after turning 28 with HER2+, invasive ductal breast cancer. I am currently on number 4 of my chemo treatment and had a consultation during the week regarding surgery and the fact that my initial diagnosis of a lumpectomy has now been changed to a mastectomy with possibility of it being double mastectomy- which will be my decision. 
 

I don't really know what advice/information/support I am looking for but I find it very difficult meeting many people with my kind of cancer and treatment especially at my age. 
 

I really would just like to hear from anyone in a similar situation to any part of my cancer journey. 
 

Thank you 

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    Hi, 

    Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I was diagnosed with HER2+ E+ breast cancer in April. I've had 6 cycles of chemo and just had a mastectomy and reconstruction last week. I'm a bit older than you at 36 but still kept been told I'm young for this. I'll be having radiotherapy and then more treatment after this possibly. 
    I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. Wishing you the best . 

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    Hi, 

    Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I was diagnosed with HER2+ E+ breast cancer in April. I've had 6 cycles of chemo and just had a mastectomy and reconstruction last week. I'm a bit older than you at 36 but still kept been told I'm young for this. I'll be having radiotherapy and then more treatment after this possibly. 
    I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. Wishing you the best . 

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