Hi all,
First time posting and im just hoping to find a similar story or someone who can relate. Im 30 yrs old currently in grad school pursuing a masters in biology. Supposed to defend early fall. I recently found out i have the Chek2 gene. My mom died of breast cancer (diagnosed at 32), brother has leukemia and my grandmother recently had breast cancer. Unfortunately cancer is no stranger in my life.
I had a unilateral oophorecetomy in 2020 due to a serous borderline tumor. Ive been fine ever since. I had my first mammo one month ago and they had to call me back for another (said it was normal since it was my baseline). Had the 2nd one yesterday and an immediate ultrasound thereafter. Now im panicking because they noticed “a few spots”. one on my left and right. I have no symptoms, feel no lump. MRI is monday. Im so scared and nervous, this feels like when i had my first ovarian tumor.
Because my mother was so young im just terrified. Im also supposed to move to Japan with my Partner in October…now i feel like if i get a positive diagnosis that won’t happen and my partner won’t be here for support. Can anyone relate? Just hoping for some words of encouragement or a similar story.
TLDR: 30 yr old no symptoms, first mammo got called back for 2nd one month later. Immediate followup with ultrasound and two spots were noticed. Scheduled MRI. Can anyone relate?
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Hi @kmwarrin,
I’m in a slightly different situation (first diagnosis in late thirties, second diagnosis early forties, waiting for genetic test results, grandparent and father died of cancer pre-50). But then again everyone has a unique situation and I didn’t want to scroll on by without saying, “I hear and see you”. This stuff is isolating and scary however you are not alone even though it really does feel like it at times because no one else has to sit with these thoughts in their head day after day.
My lowest moment was learning I was being recalled after my annual mammogram for a biopsy after previously having breast cancer treatment and having put the whole experience behind me. All I could think was “I can’t do this again”. But I can, you can, we can.
I can absolutely concur with that feeling that all our short and long-term plans are under threat. I won’t tell you not to worry - worry is natural and I got really hacked off with people saying “don’t worry, the doctors were just being cautious because of your history, it’s probably nothing” as it felt like my feelings were being invalidated. You’ve every right to feel whatever you feel about this situation. I’m having to learn to take it one appointment at a time because until we know for sure what we are dealing with, none of us know how to move forward.
Let us know how you get on and wishing you the very best X
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Thank you so much for the kind words. I will keep updating in case anyone like me is hoping to relate or it helps anyone in general. Much love to you 
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Hi @kmwarrin sounds like you’ve already has so much going on. Sending all the hugs to you. I remember the time between doing the biopsy and getting the results are very nerve wracking and I’ll have all my fingers crossed for you.
I’m 30 and was recently diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Life is never the same after diagnosis, I don’t feel sick but the many hospital visits for various scans and tests says otherwise. I’m starting chemo next week and then surgery after chemo so I’m still at the start of my journey. Happy to chat about anything!