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I had stage 1 2.1mm and grade 3, I had a lumpectomy and am er positive nodes neg. and clear margins. What kind of treatment do you think I will need now?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I would talk with your doctor but I chose to have radiation after the lumpectomy and am now taking Tamoxifen. I know this is a scary time but I wanted to do everything I could to keep from having another cancer. God bless you and be with you through your journey.
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Is anybody out there who has been diagnosed with stage 2, er pos, her2 neg, infiltrating cancer who has decided or not had to go through chemo and radiation with good results?
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anonymous
Stage 3A Patient
Stage 2 IDC er pr positive her2 neg bilateral mast followed by 8 months of chemo but no radiation due to the bilateral mast so far so good cancer free:)
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I had stage 2 ER & pr positive invasive. I did not have radiation because I chose to ha a bi lateral mastectomy and because I am her2 neg did not have chemo just 5 years of hormone treatment. I am happy with the result
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Was originally diagnosed er positive and plan was chemo radiation and tamoxifen, then 3 weeks ago was told I didn't need rads, now they changed their mind I need rads but not tamoxifen, am gutted
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anonymous
Survivor since 2012
Get a second opinion, and a third one if you still aren't comfortable! The back and forth is a little disconcerting.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Very confusing............ Usually ER positive would require Tamoxafen I can't understand why they wouldn't want you to have it. I agree with Marianne with this much confusion going on you should seek a second opinion.
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I have been diagnosed with Estorgen Receptor positive breast cancer...had lumpectomy
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Isabelle, Like Marianne, I am also sorry you joined our club. Where are you in your treatment other than having a lumpectomy? I read your bio and it said you had a large tumor, so have had surgery and have found it is estrogen +. I was also ER+ PR+ Her2-
My internist said to me at one...Comment 2Isabelle, Like Marianne, I am also sorry you joined our club. Where are you in your treatment other than having a lumpectomy? I read your bio and it said you had a large tumor, so have had surgery and have found it is estrogen +. I was also ER+ PR+ Her2-
My internist said to me at one point...."At least you have the good kind of breast cancer."
Meaning it is hormone sensitive. I also see in your bio, you are living the life you are supposed to yet you still got breast cancer. One thing about this disease, it seems to not play favorites and can strike anyone. I never smoked, or drank alcohol, have no family members with breast cancer, live on a farm and work hard every day.... breast cancer at 59. You have a lot of sisters here... lots of women going through treatment, a few fossils like me, 5 years post treatment and cancer free. Please keep in touch with us. We are here to help anyone going through treatment. So sorry you joined the party.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2005
Hi Isabelle I also had ER breast cancer. Had lumpectomy radiotherapy tamoxifen for 3 years and aromasin for 2 years. Have now been clear for 7 years altogether. Found it really helpful talking to others that had been and are going through it. Only they can understand !!! Hope all goes well with...
Comment 0Hi Isabelle I also had ER breast cancer. Had lumpectomy radiotherapy tamoxifen for 3 years and aromasin for 2 years. Have now been clear for 7 years altogether. Found it really helpful talking to others that had been and are going through it. Only they can understand !!! Hope all goes well with you.
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Is there still a chance I can have another baby after breast cancer & at the age of 40? I was trying to conceive when diagnosed and ER positive but got some good news BRAC 1 neg.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
Nixole wrote sort of a similar question after you. See my response to her. Keep the faith and hope. I wish you the best!
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
There is a chance, but if yu have estrogen positive cancer you have a higher risk of the cancer coming back.
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So estrogen receptive cancer re occurrence while taking tamoxifen and arimadex what is left to try?
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Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Sheri,
This is a great question to ask your oncologist. If he can't answer you, it's time to find a new oncologist maybe in a larger city or cancer center. Not all oncologists are created equal! My brother-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer this past December. His physician felt it was...
Comment 0Sheri,
This is a great question to ask your oncologist. If he can't answer you, it's time to find a new oncologist maybe in a larger city or cancer center. Not all oncologists are created equal! My brother-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer this past December. His physician felt it was such early stage and -0- on the onco DX test he could have a consult with a suburban oncologist in his area. His doctor said if it would have been a more aggressive or later stage cancer he would have sent him into Seattle. Hang in there and take care, Sharon
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Next step is faslodex
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Got my results today no lymph involvement grade 3 er positive. Go back tomorrow to discuss chemo then when that's finished I start rads then 5 year of tamoxafen long road ahead but I'm ready to face it now.
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Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Dear Vicky,
I think there is something about knowing your path regarding your BC. It --sounds-- like you have IDC. There are good things about this diagnosis... no lymph node involvement and it is er+.... yahooo! I know I felt a sense of relief when my plan became apparent. When you are...
Comment 1Dear Vicky,
I think there is something about knowing your path regarding your BC. It --sounds-- like you have IDC. There are good things about this diagnosis... no lymph node involvement and it is er+.... yahooo! I know I felt a sense of relief when my plan became apparent. When you are faced with the unknown, it is human nature to "fill in the blanks" and we do a terrible job at it. I am actually happy for you and this plan to fight this BC. MANY women have done battle and won. Hang in there Vicky. We are all here to help you walk this path. Hang in there and healing hugs..... Sharon
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anonymous
Survivor since 2012
Hi Vicky,
I agree with Sharon 100%. There's something comforting in knowing what the plan is. It gives you some sense of control over an otherwise uncontrollable situation. Please know that I've fought this battle twice -- the 2nd one ended almost a month ago. There are SO many of us out...
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I agree with Sharon 100%. There's something comforting in knowing what the plan is. It gives you some sense of control over an otherwise uncontrollable situation. Please know that I've fought this battle twice -- the 2nd one ended almost a month ago. There are SO many of us out there, and SO many of us have won. Just keep your eye on the prize and as miserable as you may get during treatment, just remember it won't last forever. Keep envisioning those little cancer cells croaking all over the place. Best of luck.
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What is an oncotype?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
http://m.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/types/oncotype_dx.jsp
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Question concerning estrogen positive vs negative based on percentages. My path report said I was 1% ER. I've assumed I am ER/PR - but apparently some oncologists want to treat with estrogen blockers even at 1%.
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Stage 2A Patient-
anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Alice,
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So you are 1% ER+ PR+ ? I am just speculating but your oncologist is probably not going to leave anything to chance. Your doctor is going to use all the tools he can to help you. That would be a question I would be asking at my next appointment.
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
Hmmm... I'm triple negative so I won't be on any hormone therapies post treatment. I don't know if I'd be willing to for only a 1% ... I'd have to weigh the pros and cons ... How much of a benefit does your oncologist say this would have? Does it outweigh the side effects?
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