43 Her2 positive er positive

Im 43 and I’ve just been diagnosed with her2 positive er positive invasive breast cancer. There’s a confirmed lump 13mm and I’m awaiting mri results as there’s another larger area of concern that showed on a CEM. No sign of lymph node involvement as of yet even though my under arm aches. The discussions have changed so many times about treatments - first they said probably surgery then Chemo. Today the nurse said chemo might come first. I’m so confused- it’s making me ache with anxiety. My hands hurt so bad. Has anyone else experienced anything similar? What treatment did you have and in which order- I’m keen for a mastectomy and reconstruction. 

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  • Hi Smudge24, I am sorry to hear of you diagnosis, I know what a stressful time it is prior to starting any treatment. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in January. I'm also er positive, pr positive and HER2 positive. I initially thought I was going have surgery first, but it was then decided I should have  chemo first and then surgery. I've had 5 chemo so far with 2 left to go. As far as I know I will be having a mastectomy and reconstruction a few weeks after chemo ends. If you have any questions I'm happy to share my experience so far. I wish you well on your forward journey. Xx

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  • Hi Smudge24, I am sorry to hear of you diagnosis, I know what a stressful time it is prior to starting any treatment. I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in January. I'm also er positive, pr positive and HER2 positive. I initially thought I was going have surgery first, but it was then decided I should have  chemo first and then surgery. I've had 5 chemo so far with 2 left to go. As far as I know I will be having a mastectomy and reconstruction a few weeks after chemo ends. If you have any questions I'm happy to share my experience so far. I wish you well on your forward journey. Xx

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