Breast Cancer Now Forum

Hi Noodledoodle, It sounds like we're at very similar points in our cycles then. My final FEC is on the 24th June, then I move onto Docetaxel with herceptin and Perjeta. ... View more

HI,  I've only just discovered this, I hope I'm not too late to join. I had my first cycle of FEC on 13th May and second on June 3rd.   ... View more

Hi, I was diagnosed in April with Grade 3 Her2+, ER/Pr-. I also have 4 children and am in my 30s. Take every day at a time, be kind to yourself and remember to breathe. While our journeys will be different, we have a similar starting point, so I am here if you need to chat to someone. Take care Erica ... View more

Hi Lisa, It sounds like the same treatment plan as me then. I went to have a marker put in today and got the lovely surprise of additional biopsies as my MRI showed shadows in lymph nodes, (which had previously been declared clear). My breast care nurse was very lovely and said that it really doesn't affect anything at this stage as I've already started treatment. It is more for the breast surgeon to know whether she'll be removing nodes as well. What age are your children? Have you told them? My boys are 15, 13, 11 & 9. I told them straight away, and they seem to be handling it very well. Their schools have also been told and have put extra pastoral support in place. Do you have any idea when you will be starting treatment? It can get quite overwhelming with the amount of appointments you are suddenly needing to attend. I'm here if you need to talk. Take care Erica ... View more

Hi, I found the lump on 4th April (Easter Sunday) had telephone appointment with GP on 7th at 6pm. She referred me to clinic without seeing me, clinic appointment was 15th April where they did ultrasound, mammogram and biopsies. They told me then and there that both ultrasound and mammogram images were graded at a 5, so cancer. Had to wait until 29th for biopsy results, where I was told it was grade 3 and Her2+ Had my first chemo session on 13th May, as they wanted to start treatment as quickly as possible, and didn't want to wait for MRI. I am booked to have a marker put in next Wednesday. I think I'm only just processing that its happening to me, it has all been so quick. What about you, when did your journey begin ?   ... View more

Hi Lisa, I am also 38, and have been diagnosed with a 3cm grade 3 Her2+ invasive tumour. I had my MRI on Wednesday this week and haven't heard anything back yet. Although I do have an appointment with my oncologist on Tuesday next week, so perhaps he'll update me then. Good luck with your results. Erica ... View more