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Breast cancer at 8 months pregnant

Freyaa
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Hi, i was diagnosed a week ago after i felt a lump and had a biopsy. They were confident it was a fibroadenoma bit its turned out to be triple negative breast cancer grade 3. I dont know the stage but its likely 1 or 2. 
I am currently 35 weeks pregnant and i will have to deliver my baby early, i also have a 2 year old.

I know there is treatment available but i am absolutely terrified of whats ahead and how i will manage. I want to be around to see my babies grow up and be there for them when they need me. 

Any advise or similar stories would be appreciated

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    Hey, although im not pregnant I have the same diagnosis as you and originally the first dr assured me it was just fibroadenoma. Go back and my biopsy results are grade 3. Waiting for my pet scan results which I had done Thursday last week but im petrified xxx

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    Hi Freyaa,

    A very warm welcome to the forum.

    I am so sorry that this diagnosis has to mar your pregnancy. It is no wonder that you are terrified. I'm sure that it came as quite a shock to be diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, when you'd originally been told that it was a Fibroadenoma. Do you have any family or friends who could help out with your two young children? Treatment is "doable" but challenging and you are likely to feel very tired at times.

    You will manage because, when your back is up against the wall like this, you find that you have reserves of strength that you never knew you had. Have you been told what treatment you'll have yet, or when it is likely to start and how early you will have to deliver your baby? You will find the support, advice and the benefit of other members experience all very helpful as you travel this journey. Please keep in touch and remember that we are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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