Breast cancer

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 

Parents
  • Hi Minnie, so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I had Her2 and estrogen positive breast cancer in 2021. I also had chemo prior to surgery and further treatment. Alongside the chemo I had a Herceptin injection which was for the HER2. 
    I am happy to answer any questions you may have. 

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  • Hi Minnie, so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I had Her2 and estrogen positive breast cancer in 2021. I also had chemo prior to surgery and further treatment. Alongside the chemo I had a Herceptin injection which was for the HER2. 
    I am happy to answer any questions you may have. 

Children
  • I have the same had 11 rounds of chemo 6 rounds of radiotherapy still on treatment to stop it spreading its hard but stick with it one day at a time

  • Thank you . I actually had surgery yesterday turmor bigger than they thought results 2 weeks.  Had a lumpectomy and don't know the right words basically half my breast gone.  Chemotherapy and radiation to follow don't know when. Oncology made the decision surgery first. 

    Maria 

  • HI, I  have recently been diagnosed with ibc.  Hoping to start chemo either this week or next dependant on when I can have my muga scan (prescribed Phesgo so need to check heart first)  Some days are more overwhelming than others.  I could have cried all day after first appointment with oncologist - there seemed to be a lot of stuff being thrown at me.  Anyway think I may have 6 rounds of chemo (hopefully will get this confirmed on my telephone appointment with oncologist this week then mastectomy 4 to 6 weeks later all being well.  Long and hard journey ahead but I'm sure we can do it