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Minnie..
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Hi I have just been diagnosed with her2 positive grade 3 breast cancer.  Seems I need chemotherapy first then surgery.  I'm actually overwhelmed.  Has anyone had this particular cancer that could make me understand what's going to happen.  I have also been advised to quit cigarettes.  I am honestly really scared 

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    Hi Minnie, sorry to hear about your diagnosis, it is scary when you're first diagnosed. I was diagnosed with grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma in January and I'm also HER2 positive. I finished my chemo in July and am due to have a mastectomy with diep flap reconstruction in a couple of weeks. Feel free to ask any questions you have, take care. Xx

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    Thank you for your reply I really appreciate it.  I needed to  hear from someone else with the same diagnoses.  I was really overwhelmed yesterday with all the news they gave me. They have told me the chemotherapy will be hard. It's just nice to hear from someone who got through it. Thanks Pipin xx

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    Try not to worry too much about the chemo and stay positive. I started walking 2 1/2 miles every day, which is great for the mindset. I eat healthily gave up alcohol, the whole time I was going through chemo. I had minimal side effects throughout my treatment. Xx

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