HER2+ new roller coaster

Just been for results following my mastectomy (8 weeks ago) to be told the cancer found was HER2 positive grade 3 (not DCIS as first thought). Tumour was 6.5cm in the removed breast, and although that’s now gone, it’s still daunting. So now, bone scan and CT before chemo and herceptin treatment.

The waiting game is awful. As the removed lymph nodes removed also had cancer receptors, further surgery will be needed in arm pit later in the year following chemo.

Would love to hear from others in similar situations, advice on what to expect, do’s, don’t’s.

Thank you

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  • I also had a double mastectomy and lymph nodes removed from left side .Do your exercises and massage your arm as the breast nurses advise . All healed well and once your chemo starts you will be surprised how time goes.Make sure you keep yourself well hydrated ,drink plenty of water and tell them any side effects you have .Good luck

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  • I also had a double mastectomy and lymph nodes removed from left side .Do your exercises and massage your arm as the breast nurses advise . All healed well and once your chemo starts you will be surprised how time goes.Make sure you keep yourself well hydrated ,drink plenty of water and tell them any side effects you have .Good luck

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