Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m 67 so the treatment plan includes partial mastectomy, radiation, and hormone blocker. Although the plan is consistent with standard protocol, I feel like I’m being swept along rather than a participant in my treatment plan. It’s not that I would change anything, it’s just the desire to be an informed participant. Your videos have helped me so much. Unlike countless others I’ve watched, I feel more comfortable with the treatment plan or know what to research next.
We appreciate your gratitude! It's wonderful to hear that our videos have made a difference in your understanding and confidence regarding your treatment plan.
At age 70, I had my annual mammogram that suddenly showed micro calcifications forming in both breasts. The outcome was DCIS, Intermediate Grade, Stage 0 in my left breast and ADH, ALH in my right. DCIS was excised with clear margins and ADH/ALH, although benign, excised with surgery. I remained Stage 0, had hypo-fractionated radiation and am now on Anastrozole. I’m just thankful that I continued my mammograms - my mother passed from breast cancer 30 years ago when very little was known about treatment.
Jean thanks for sharing your story of success. You caught the changes in your breasts so early. It was fairly easily treated. This should encourage others to be diligent about the importance of yearly mammogram's. Thanks for sharing & continued good health!
Dr. Griggs, what about those young women who are blown off by their medical professionals that it CAN'T be cancer because they are TOO young? It breaks my heart when I hear of a 20-something with cancer. A young woman I know was in her early mid-30's with ER-, Her+ and had to do ALL they treatment. 2 young kids. My heart just breaks. At least she knew there was a family history.
It's deeply troubling when young women are dismissed by healthcare professionals regarding cancer concerns due to their age. Every symptom should be taken seriously, regardless of age, especially when there's a family history involved. Stories like the one you've shared highlight the importance of advocating for oneself and persisting in getting appropriate tests and evaluations.
Jeez louise, every time you upload a new video, I find myself struggling either I should unsubscribe or not: On the one hand I would like to keep being updated, I‘m anxious to miss something on my own cancer journey, and on the other hand being confronted with cancer topics all the time makes me having a minor panic attack every single time. I just can’t do this anymore. I need to say bye to this topic and say hello to life again.
It's ok to take a break. Unfortunately once you've googled the topic it keeps bombarding you, reminding you.. . Like you could ever forget....I'm coming up on 2 years since diagnosis. Hard to balance staying informed and being your own advocate and forgetting about it long enough to enjoy what life we have now, today. ❤❤ you are not alone.
@@rebeccaherder8296 OMG, you can‘t believe how relieved I‘m feeling at the moment by knowing that there are people out there, like you, who totally understand/feel me and struggling with the same feelings. Thank you for sharing your experiences with me! It helped. I‘m 1,5 years after diagnosis and I just want to end this chapter but I just can’t. It‘s like I‘ve got OCD: the compulsion to get bombarded with cancer stories and information about cancer all the time. Super unhealthy. How are you doing today??
@@luticia I feel the same as both of you I will be 3 years this August and every little twinge or pain sets me off. Only people in our position understand the anxiety x
@luticia I just made a year out since my diagnosis last year. It was hard in the beginning to talk and think about. I decided to stop talking about it... but I'm reminded when someone else brings it up... I've stopped looking at old pictures of myself too, it brings me too much sadness. I'm still hopeful for the day when breast cancer is a distant memory.
If looking at past pictures makes you sad, stop for a while, but remember everyone is made up of their experiences, so don't let go of the good stuff!! Life is hard for most people. Our journey just happens to include cancer. It doesn't define us. We are much more! Step away from the cancer thing for a couple of hours and do something for someone else. Send a card or make a phone call. Donate to Goodwill or a charity. I realize even those things can seem like big endeavors when you're not well but doing for others will make you feel better. I promise. ❤️
I believe many women, myself included, were assured by what was reported as a normal mammogram when calcifications were dismissed that were actually DCIS. I did not know that I should question a benign report due to my dense breast tissue. With the large percentage of women having dense tissue it seems that mammography as a screening tool falls short too often. I understand it is cost effective for screening the population, but disappointing for many.
Yes, I had 3D tomosynthesis mammography. My oncologist explained that technology is superior, but not perfect. Up to 13% of breast cancers can still be missed.
@@LindaLopez-i3r Whaaat? 13%??! That is s lot! WTF! This pisses me off because even with a good result after scanning, you still can’t be sure. What I hate most about cancer is not the cancer itself but that nothing is sure or safe. This whole cancer treatment journey is nothing but playing roulette. And it‘s killing me emotionally.
Of course. Population-based numbers can feel hollow when a test does not diagnosis a cancer. Your experience highlights the need for greater awareness and better screening tools.
@@karimaogden3875 Oh really?? I‘ve always thought it was 4D. But I guess you‘re right because what should be the extra dimension in 4D? Time? 😂🤦♀️ I‘m so dumb. Thank you very much for correcting my comment. 🙏
I have dense breasts, also. 3d missed it - fortunately, they thought there was something in the OTHER breast than the one I had felt some weird sensations. Only because of that, I was called back for contrast enhanced mammography. That showed the cancer in the breast I was concerned about. Advocate for yourself if you are concerned.
3D mammography can help improve the detection of abnormalities and can be helpful in people with a higher risk of breast cancer. It is associated with a higher dose of radiation, and it's not clear that it is superior to ultrasound in people with dense breasts. 4D ultrasound and 4D MRI have also been developed with no clear evidence of superiority over standard MRI and standard ultrasound.
When I asked my GP if I should start getting mammograms at age 45, he said, “maybe, if you really want to. You’re low risk and they don’t really recommend it until your 50s.” There was no discussion of dense breasts (which it turns out I have). As it turned out, my tumour was already growing and could have been caught before it became invasive if I’d gone right away. I was diagnosed at 47. He and I overestimated the importance of having others in the family with breast cancer. The vast majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Please start screening in your 40s.
The guidelines have indeed expanded the age at which screening should start to 40 (since we made this video!). A lot of people overestimate the importance of family history in determining risk. Thank you for sharing your story here.
Your answer to my question is appreciated!! I felt lump and so I went to my GP Dr she felt a 2cm lump…ordered diagnostic mammogram and Ultrasound… but when I met the breast especiallist she saw the result of my mammogram and ultrasound and said I don’t need Biopsy ? As the cyst is filled with fluid … I just want your input about this as my friends said I should have done biopsy to make sure . Thank u
It’s understandable to want a biopsy for peace of mind. Fluid fills lumps are indeed benign and do not need to be biopsied. Discussing further with a specialist or considering a second opinion might help address your concerns.
Yes mam, me diagnosed stage 0 invasive ductal carcinoma in situ ,done MRM out of 8 lymphnodes all were negative,,er pr - her2 + ,, my doctor advice me to undergo targeted theraphy 18 cycle IM in my 5th cycle, to be sure that there's no coming back of cancer. IS THIS TREATMENT OK?
Given your diagnosis of stage 0 IDC, in situ with ER negative, PR negative, HER2 positive features, undergoing 18 cycles of targeted therapy is a standard approach to prevent recurrence. It's important to keep in close communication with your oncologist to monitor your progress and adjust treatments as needed.
Is phellodes one that is treated less? The research says it is more likely to be localized and but it doesnt always respond to chemo meds...nevertheless it grows fast. 😢
Phyllodes tumors of the breast are rare neoplasms diagnosed through imaging and biopsy. Treatment primarily involves surgical excision with clear margins. Wide local excision suffices for benign tumors, while mastectomy may be necessary for larger or malignant ones. Radiation therapy is sometimes used. Chemotherapy is rarely used. Close follow-up is crucial due to recurrence risk, especially in higher-grade tumors.
Thank you for sharing your story. Right after we made this video, the guidelines changed to recommend mammography beginning at the age of 40 years for most women. Although this recommendation is still controversial, we expect mammography screening to extend to women beginning at the age of 40.
I have early breast cancer and still I‘ve had to go through 5 therapies: operation, chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy (Herceptin) and endocrine therapy. Congratulations me! 🤦♀️🤮😱
You commented “Congratulations” to my post above … thank you! I did not mention that I also have two sisters (younger) who were diagnosed seven years ago, one with a palpable tumor (lumpectomy) and the other with Multi-Focal DCIS that had become invasive. This sister had the same treatment path as you have had and today is cancer free. Each of our paths can be different, but we all feel that same fear, sadness, frustration and loss of self no matter at what stage we are diagnosed. Congratulations on making it through your journey. You are one tough cookie! Our continued hope is that we will never have to see these months/years ever again.
Me too! Stage 1, her+, going through everything. Looks a lot but I guess it is what it is. Her2+ needs chemo no matter the stage. We will be ok. I hope you are better every day.
Yes, congratulations to you for getting through it all! Navigating through five different therapies is indeed a significant journey, and your resilience through each stage is truly commendable.
@@yerbba Thank you so very much for giving me that kind of feedback. It brought tears into my eyes because I‘ve felt seen by you. It was and still is such a difficult journey for me, specially because I‘m going it totally on my own (I‘ve got not a single person) and also living in poverty. I‘m struggling with so many difficult and bothering issues and still trying to make it through therapy. And from my doctors, each of them know my circumstances and none of them have congratulated me for having made it so far with my therapies. This is so very frustrating and sad. They all act as if those therapies, all those poisons that they inject me would be sugar and that it wouldn’t be a tough thing to go through. Therefore, thank you so very much for acknowledging my strength. 🙏🙏
I wrote with questions about my early Stage 1, Grade 1 tubular cancer. I await the surgeons report this Tues. but encourage ppl to not pay attention to not getting checked after 75. Im 78 and in good health otherwise. Who wants to go into stages 2-4? I feel so lucky y believe I wont need radiation as you also stated in your msg. Thanks for your calm y knowledgeable info.
Your story is a powerful reminder of the importance of getting checked, regardless of age particularly in someone who is fit and healthy. It's important to remember that age in numbers is not the same as biologic age. It’s great to hear you’re in good health otherwise, and we hope for a favorable report from your surgeon.
Thank you for your interest. I will be on a hormone blocker pill for five years. Next stop is radiologist. Surgeon and medical oncologist feel radiation is unnecessary. What do you think?
@@luticia i am saying no to radiation and electing to take a hormone blocker. But am terrified of the side effects so discussing an alternative to Letezorle (sp) . I feel so great that I don’t want to suffer awful side effects. But at 78 radiologist says tgey may not affect me as Im thru menopause.
My mammogram didn't detect anything, neither has the breast MRI and ultrasound. I felt 3 lumps when showering just over 2 months ago. I have stage 3 her2+. I'm on docetaxol and carboplatin. Plus herceptin. Every 3 weeks for a total of 18 weeks. First one was on 27 may.
My heart breaks for you. I am so very sorry to hear that. This is really more than horrific. I hope you‘ll get through all the chemical shit that is going into your body now. I‘ve had them, too. Also Her2+. Most people get along with Herceptin pretty well. Me not; have never been. Please consider, there are two options for you when it comes to Her2+ treatment with Herceptin: either every third week a dose for 3 weeks or every week a weekly dose for 54 weeks. I chose the weekly dose because my body can handle it better. Still 13 weeks to go. I wish you much loving and strengthening support. Please take all the energy of people you can get. Don‘t give. You can give people back when you‘re healthy again. Please get well again. 🥳🎉🥰
IT WAS SAME EXACTLY LIKE YOURS ..ER HR POSITIVE .I TOO WAS STAGE 3 .GIVE CARBOLPLATIN , DOXATEL AND TRAZTUSUMAB EVERY 2 WEEKS FOR 18 WEEKS .FEB 3RD BUT MY TREATMENT IS OVER NOW JUST COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO .
So sorry to hear this! I finished chemo and radio about 2 months ago, and now have 5 years of Tamoxifen 🙄 personally, I found the first treatment one of the hardest so I really hope you re doing ok! Took a few times to get my anti sickness right - remember if one does nt suit you ask for another, there’s lots you can try - take care, you got this!! 💪
I am on tamoxifen for 5 yrs . I got one month radiation. After start taking tamoxifen my period cycle had changed. I started bleeding abnormally every 3/4 months. My gynecologist has suggested me to remove my uterus. On March I did hysterectomy and I am still recovering. My whole body has changed. Tamoxifen has changed my whole lifestyle . Please let me know if anyone has been facing the same challenges.
My doctor started me at 35 getting mammograms because I have dense breast ever since then i have been getting ny mammograms. Now I'm in my late 50's and i always have to be called back for additional imaging after my mammograms. However, i have to go back and get a biopsy done because there were two areas in my left breast that was a concern. The doctor just wants to make sure every thing is ruled out of hopefully not cancer. I wanted to know by me getting my mammograms done at such an early age would this be part of what you would called early detection.
Yes, starting mammograms at an earlier age, especially with dense breast tissue, is a form of early detection. It’s good that your doctor is being thorough with additional imaging and biopsies to ensure everything is carefully monitored. Fingers crossed for a good biopsy result. Thank you for sharing your experience.
We are learning a lot from you mam !Thank you so much.My mom age 51 diagonised with stage 3 tnbc now have completed 4 cycles of AC and she is in 5 th chemo out of 12 paclitaxel.after 4th chemo of paclitaxel she got back pain how to handle this mam whether is there is a possibility of spread to spine during chemo.And what is 1 cm lymph node means? how many number of nodes is 1cm it is written in prescription as 1 cm lymph node?? Once again thank for doing the great work 🎉
Your mom's experience with breast cancer treatment sounds challenging, and back pain during chemotherapy can indeed be distressing. It's important to discuss this with her oncologist as it could be related to the treatment or something else. A 1 cm lymph node refers to the size of the lymph node. There is no great clinical significance of this detail.
Seromas after surgery like a sentinel lymph node biopsy can vary in how long they take to resolve. Small seromas often reabsorb on their own, but larger or bothersome seromas may require drainage. It's best to follow up with your surgeon.
My breast surgeon suggested that I get a diagnostic mammogram yearly even though I had breast cancer and was treated with radiation in November of 2023. I was under the impression that I would get diagnostic mammograms every six months. Would there be a advantage or disadvantage regarding how much time is between studies?
While in the past a mammogram was recommended every 6 months, this was not based on evidence. The recommendation for most people is to have a mammogram once a year.
Thanks for your ongoing help ,I was diagnosed with her2 positive breast cancer, so had chemotherapy and mastectomy, im currently on kadcyla, have been doing research into cancer and have found many sites that say chemotherapy cause secondary cancers ,I had heard Radiotherapy can cause cancer cell to spread but didn't no chemotherapy can to ?now I'm so worried of getting cancer because I had chemotherapy, is this information true ?
Please talk to your oncologist very openly and honestly about what you‘ve found out and that it is frighten you. As a breast cancer by myself, I think I‘ve had to sign a paper before going through chemotherapy. On this information sheet I was educated that chemotherapy can cause other cancer types like leukemia.
@@irene1182 Yes, it‘s about all the side effects and e.g. leukemia was also mentioned. At least here in Germany. But at the end it‘s like this, if you sign for chemotherapy, you‘ll take the responsibility for all „side effects“ that may come.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m 67 so the treatment plan includes partial mastectomy, radiation, and hormone blocker. Although the plan is consistent with standard protocol, I feel like I’m being swept along rather than a participant in my treatment plan. It’s not that I would change anything, it’s just the desire to be an informed participant. Your videos have helped me so much. Unlike countless others I’ve watched, I feel more comfortable with the treatment plan or know what to research next.
We appreciate your gratitude! It's wonderful to hear that our videos have made a difference in your understanding and confidence regarding your treatment plan.
At age 70, I had my annual mammogram that suddenly showed micro calcifications forming in both breasts. The outcome was DCIS, Intermediate Grade, Stage 0 in my left breast and ADH, ALH in my right. DCIS was excised with clear margins and ADH/ALH, although benign, excised with surgery. I remained Stage 0, had hypo-fractionated radiation and am now on Anastrozole. I’m just thankful that I continued my mammograms - my mother passed from breast cancer 30 years ago when very little was known about treatment.
Congratulations!! 🥳
Jean thanks for sharing your story of success. You caught the changes in your breasts so early. It was fairly easily treated. This should encourage others to be diligent about the importance of yearly mammogram's. Thanks for sharing & continued good health!
Thank you for taking the time to share your story. We are wishing you the best.
Dr. Griggs, what about those young women who are blown off by their medical professionals that it CAN'T be cancer because they are TOO young? It breaks my heart when I hear of a 20-something with cancer. A young woman I know was in her early mid-30's with ER-, Her+ and had to do ALL they treatment. 2 young kids. My heart just breaks. At least she knew there was a family history.
It's deeply troubling when young women are dismissed by healthcare professionals regarding cancer concerns due to their age. Every symptom should be taken seriously, regardless of age, especially when there's a family history involved. Stories like the one you've shared highlight the importance of advocating for oneself and persisting in getting appropriate tests and evaluations.
Jeez louise, every time you upload a new video, I find myself struggling either I should unsubscribe or not: On the one hand I would like to keep being updated, I‘m anxious to miss something on my own cancer journey, and on the other hand being confronted with cancer topics all the time makes me having a minor panic attack every single time.
I just can’t do this anymore. I need to say bye to this topic and say hello to life again.
It's ok to take a break. Unfortunately once you've googled the topic it keeps bombarding you, reminding you.. . Like you could ever forget....I'm coming up on 2 years since diagnosis. Hard to balance staying informed and being your own advocate and forgetting about it long enough to enjoy what life we have now, today. ❤❤ you are not alone.
@@rebeccaherder8296 OMG, you can‘t believe how relieved I‘m feeling at the moment by knowing that there are people out there, like you, who totally understand/feel me and struggling with the same feelings.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with me! It helped.
I‘m 1,5 years after diagnosis and I just want to end this chapter but I just can’t. It‘s like I‘ve got OCD: the compulsion to get bombarded with cancer stories and information about cancer all the time. Super unhealthy.
How are you doing today??
@@luticia I feel the same as both of you I will be 3 years this August and every little twinge or pain sets me off. Only people in our position understand the anxiety x
@luticia I just made a year out since my diagnosis last year. It was hard in the beginning to talk and think about. I decided to stop talking about it... but I'm reminded when someone else brings it up...
I've stopped looking at old pictures of myself too, it brings me too much sadness.
I'm still hopeful for the day when breast cancer is a distant memory.
If looking at past pictures makes you sad, stop for a while, but remember everyone is made up of their experiences, so don't let go of the good stuff!! Life is hard for most people. Our journey just happens to include cancer. It doesn't define us. We are much more! Step away from the cancer thing for a couple of hours and do something for someone else. Send a card or make a phone call. Donate to Goodwill or a charity. I realize even those things can seem like big endeavors when you're not well but doing for others will make you feel better. I promise. ❤️
Dr. Griggs - I really appreciate your honest and comprehensive perspectives regarding breast cancer.
Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you, Dr Griggs, for promoting and supporting breast cancer.
We appreciate your support!
I believe many women, myself included, were assured by what was reported as a normal mammogram when calcifications were dismissed that were actually DCIS. I did not know that I should question a benign report due to my dense breast tissue. With the large percentage of women having dense tissue it seems that mammography as a screening tool falls short too often. I understand it is cost effective for screening the population, but disappointing for many.
Ask for tomosynthesis!!
Yes, I had 3D tomosynthesis mammography. My oncologist explained that technology is superior, but not perfect. Up to 13% of breast cancers can still be missed.
@@LindaLopez-i3r Whaaat? 13%??! That is s lot!
WTF! This pisses me off because even with a good result after scanning, you still can’t be sure.
What I hate most about cancer is not the cancer itself but that nothing is sure or safe. This whole cancer treatment journey is nothing but playing roulette. And it‘s killing me emotionally.
Of course. Population-based numbers can feel hollow when a test does not diagnosis a cancer. Your experience highlights the need for greater awareness and better screening tools.
I‘ve got dense breast tissue. Therefore I use a 4D mammography for detection. It‘s called Tomosynthesis.
I also have very dense breast tissue.Tomosynthesis is 3D mammography not 4D.
@@karimaogden3875 Oh really?? I‘ve always thought it was 4D. But I guess you‘re right because what should be the extra dimension in 4D? Time? 😂🤦♀️ I‘m so dumb. Thank you very much for correcting my comment. 🙏
I have dense breasts, also. 3d missed it - fortunately, they thought there was something in the OTHER breast than the one I had felt some weird sensations. Only because of that, I was called back for contrast enhanced mammography. That showed the cancer in the breast I was concerned about. Advocate for yourself if you are concerned.
3D mammography can help improve the detection of abnormalities and can be helpful in people with a higher risk of breast cancer. It is associated with a higher dose of radiation, and it's not clear that it is superior to ultrasound in people with dense breasts. 4D ultrasound and 4D MRI have also been developed with no clear evidence of superiority over standard MRI and standard ultrasound.
@@yerbba Thank you for these informations! I appreciate that you make an effort to answer our questions 🙏
When I asked my GP if I should start getting mammograms at age 45, he said, “maybe, if you really want to. You’re low risk and they don’t really recommend it until your 50s.” There was no discussion of dense breasts (which it turns out I have).
As it turned out, my tumour was already growing and could have been caught before it became invasive if I’d gone right away. I was diagnosed at 47. He and I overestimated the importance of having others in the family with breast cancer. The vast majority of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history.
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Please start screening in your 40s.
The guidelines have indeed expanded the age at which screening should start to 40 (since we made this video!). A lot of people overestimate the importance of family history in determining risk. Thank you for sharing your story here.
🌺Thxx. Very helpful, as always.
Thank you for watching and being part of the Yerbba community!
Your answer to my question is appreciated!! I felt lump and so I went to my GP Dr she felt a 2cm lump…ordered diagnostic mammogram and Ultrasound… but when I met the breast especiallist she saw the result of my mammogram and ultrasound and said I don’t need Biopsy ? As the cyst is filled with fluid … I just want your input about this as my friends said I should have done biopsy to make sure . Thank u
It’s understandable to want a biopsy for peace of mind. Fluid fills lumps are indeed benign and do not need to be biopsied. Discussing further with a specialist or considering a second opinion might help address your concerns.
Very informative
Thanks
Thanks for the positive feedback!
Yes mam, me diagnosed stage 0 invasive ductal carcinoma in situ ,done MRM out of 8 lymphnodes all were negative,,er pr - her2 + ,, my doctor advice me to undergo targeted theraphy 18 cycle IM in my 5th cycle, to be sure that there's no coming back of cancer.
IS THIS TREATMENT OK?
Given your diagnosis of stage 0 IDC, in situ with ER negative, PR negative, HER2 positive features, undergoing 18 cycles of targeted therapy is a standard approach to prevent recurrence. It's important to keep in close communication with your oncologist to monitor your progress and adjust treatments as needed.
My breasts have always been lumpy...so my tumour was probly thought to be calcifications in a dense breast until it had grown to being quite obvious
You may be right that your breast density obscured the cancer. We hope you're doing well.
Is phellodes one that is treated less? The research says it is more likely to be localized and but it doesnt always respond to chemo meds...nevertheless it grows fast. 😢
Phyllodes tumors of the breast are rare neoplasms diagnosed through imaging and biopsy. Treatment primarily involves surgical excision with clear margins. Wide local excision suffices for benign tumors, while mastectomy may be necessary for larger or malignant ones. Radiation therapy is sometimes used. Chemotherapy is rarely used. Close follow-up is crucial due to recurrence risk, especially in higher-grade tumors.
If I had mammography access in my mid 40s it would have been detected earlier
Thank you for sharing your story. Right after we made this video, the guidelines changed to recommend mammography beginning at the age of 40 years for most women. Although this recommendation is still controversial, we expect mammography screening to extend to women beginning at the age of 40.
I have early breast cancer and still I‘ve had to go through 5 therapies: operation, chemotherapy, radiation, targeted therapy (Herceptin) and endocrine therapy.
Congratulations me! 🤦♀️🤮😱
You commented “Congratulations” to my post above … thank you! I did not mention that I also have two sisters (younger) who were diagnosed seven years ago, one with a palpable tumor (lumpectomy) and the other with Multi-Focal DCIS that had become invasive. This sister had the same treatment path as you have had and today is cancer free. Each of our paths can be different, but we all feel that same fear, sadness, frustration and loss of self no matter at what stage we are diagnosed. Congratulations on making it through your journey. You are one tough cookie! Our continued hope is that we will never have to see these months/years ever again.
Me too! Stage 1, her+, going through everything. Looks a lot but I guess it is what it is. Her2+ needs chemo no matter the stage. We will be ok. I hope you are better every day.
Yes, congratulations to you for getting through it all! Navigating through five different therapies is indeed a significant journey, and your resilience through each stage is truly commendable.
@@yerbba Thank you so very much for giving me that kind of feedback. It brought tears into my eyes because I‘ve felt seen by you. It was and still is such a difficult journey for me, specially because I‘m going it totally on my own (I‘ve got not a single person) and also living in poverty. I‘m struggling with so many difficult and bothering issues and still trying to make it through therapy. And from my doctors, each of them know my circumstances and none of them have congratulated me for having made it so far with my therapies. This is so very frustrating and sad. They all act as if those therapies, all those poisons that they inject me would be sugar and that it wouldn’t be a tough thing to go through.
Therefore, thank you so very much for acknowledging my strength. 🙏🙏
I wrote with questions about my early Stage 1, Grade 1 tubular cancer. I await the surgeons report this Tues. but encourage ppl to not pay attention to not getting checked after 75. Im 78 and in good health otherwise. Who wants to go into stages 2-4? I feel so lucky y believe I wont need radiation as you also stated in your msg. Thanks for your calm y knowledgeable info.
I wish you all the luck you need for the results!! 🙏🙏🍀🍀🍀
I would love to get updated if you want to.
It's about choice sweetie. You have yours I have mine 0 screening.
Your story is a powerful reminder of the importance of getting checked, regardless of age particularly in someone who is fit and healthy. It's important to remember that age in numbers is not the same as biologic age. It’s great to hear you’re in good health otherwise, and we hope for a favorable report from your surgeon.
Thank you for your interest. I will be on a hormone blocker pill for five years. Next stop is radiologist. Surgeon and medical oncologist feel radiation is unnecessary. What do you think?
@@luticia i am saying no to radiation and electing to take a hormone blocker. But am terrified of the side effects so discussing an alternative to Letezorle (sp) . I feel so great that I don’t want to suffer awful side effects. But at 78 radiologist says tgey may not affect me as Im thru menopause.
My mammogram didn't detect anything, neither has the breast MRI and ultrasound. I felt 3 lumps when showering just over 2 months ago. I have stage 3 her2+. I'm on docetaxol and carboplatin. Plus herceptin. Every 3 weeks for a total of 18 weeks. First one was on 27 may.
My heart breaks for you. I am so very sorry to hear that. This is really more than horrific.
I hope you‘ll get through all the chemical shit that is going into your body now. I‘ve had them, too. Also Her2+. Most people get along with Herceptin pretty well. Me not; have never been.
Please consider, there are two options for you when it comes to Her2+ treatment with Herceptin: either every third week a dose for 3 weeks or every week a weekly dose for 54 weeks. I chose the weekly dose because my body can handle it better. Still 13 weeks to go.
I wish you much loving and strengthening support. Please take all the energy of people you can get. Don‘t give. You can give people back when you‘re healthy again.
Please get well again. 🥳🎉🥰
@@luticia thank you!
IT WAS SAME EXACTLY LIKE YOURS ..ER HR POSITIVE .I TOO WAS STAGE 3 .GIVE CARBOLPLATIN , DOXATEL AND TRAZTUSUMAB EVERY 2 WEEKS FOR 18 WEEKS .FEB 3RD
BUT MY TREATMENT IS OVER NOW JUST COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO .
So sorry to hear this! I finished chemo and radio about 2 months ago, and now have 5 years of Tamoxifen 🙄 personally, I found the first treatment one of the hardest so I really hope you re doing ok! Took a few times to get my anti sickness right - remember if one does nt suit you ask for another, there’s lots you can try - take care, you got this!! 💪
I am on tamoxifen for 5 yrs . I got one month radiation. After start taking tamoxifen my period cycle had changed. I started bleeding abnormally every 3/4 months. My gynecologist has suggested me to remove my uterus. On March I did hysterectomy and I am still recovering. My whole body has changed. Tamoxifen has changed my whole lifestyle . Please let me know if anyone has been facing the same challenges.
My doctor started me at 35 getting mammograms because I have dense breast ever since then i have been getting ny mammograms. Now I'm in my late 50's and i always have to be called back for additional imaging after my mammograms. However, i have to go back and get a biopsy done because there were two areas in my left breast that was a concern. The doctor just wants to make sure every thing is ruled out of hopefully not cancer. I wanted to know by me getting my mammograms done at such an early age would this be part of what you would called early detection.
Yes, starting mammograms at an earlier age, especially with dense breast tissue, is a form of early detection. It’s good that your doctor is being thorough with additional imaging and biopsies to ensure everything is carefully monitored. Fingers crossed for a good biopsy result. Thank you for sharing your experience.
We are learning a lot from you mam !Thank you so much.My mom age 51 diagonised with stage 3 tnbc now have completed 4 cycles of AC and she is in 5 th chemo out of 12 paclitaxel.after 4th chemo of paclitaxel she got back pain how to handle this mam whether is there is a possibility of spread to spine during chemo.And what is 1 cm lymph node means? how many number of nodes is 1cm it is written in prescription as 1 cm lymph node?? Once again thank for doing the great work 🎉
Your mom's experience with breast cancer treatment sounds challenging, and back pain during chemotherapy can indeed be distressing. It's important to discuss this with her oncologist as it could be related to the treatment or something else. A 1 cm lymph node refers to the size of the lymph node. There is no great clinical significance of this detail.
Hi! After 2.5 months of centinel lymph node surgery, I have a seroma. How long it takes to be reabsorbed? When it needs to be drained? Thanks.
Seromas after surgery like a sentinel lymph node biopsy can vary in how long they take to resolve. Small seromas often reabsorb on their own, but larger or bothersome seromas may require drainage. It's best to follow up with your surgeon.
My breast surgeon suggested that I get a diagnostic mammogram yearly even though I had breast cancer and was treated with radiation in November of 2023. I was under the impression that I would get diagnostic mammograms every six months. Would there be a advantage or disadvantage regarding how much time is between studies?
While in the past a mammogram was recommended every 6 months, this was not based on evidence. The recommendation for most people is to have a mammogram once a year.
Thanks for your ongoing help ,I was diagnosed with her2 positive breast cancer, so had chemotherapy and mastectomy, im currently on kadcyla, have been doing research into cancer and have found many sites that say chemotherapy cause secondary cancers ,I had heard Radiotherapy can cause cancer cell to spread but didn't no chemotherapy can to ?now I'm so worried of getting cancer because I had chemotherapy, is this information true ?
Gosh hope not I did Neo adjuvant chemo treatment. I’ve never heard this before
Please talk to your oncologist very openly and honestly about what you‘ve found out and that it is frighten you.
As a breast cancer by myself, I think I‘ve had to sign a paper before going through chemotherapy. On this information sheet I was educated that chemotherapy can cause other cancer types like leukemia.
@@luticia I signed something too but thought it was more about all the side effects
@@irene1182 Yes, it‘s about all the side effects and e.g. leukemia was also mentioned. At least here in Germany.
But at the end it‘s like this, if you sign for chemotherapy, you‘ll take the responsibility for all „side effects“ that may come.
I had TNBC and to be honest chemo is the only option for that and having it Neo adjuvant did the job 👍hope you stay healthy and cancer free 🤞🙏❤️