Grade 3 ER positive HER-2 negative

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Hi all.  My cousin (aged 37) has just been diagnosed with the above.  2 tumours in left breast with affected lymph nodes.  They have done MRI chest and CT body and MRI has revealed an 11mm tumour in right breast which they want to do USS on.  They are still awaiting CT scan.  She has 2 young children at home and is understandably terrified.  Just wondered if anyone has been in a similar situation and has positive stories/outcomes I can share with her to try and keep the PMA.  
I lost my mam to secondary beast cancer almost 2 years ago now and so I really want to be able to support my cousin through this but I am terrified too. 

  • My dear. I have been diagnosed with pretty much the same thing about 8 months ago and Just finished Chemotherapy. I have had mastectomy on my right side and 20lymphnodes removed out of which 10 were positive.

    I think the best way to go about it all is to stay really positive. It makes such a difference. Many women survive decades after Diagnosis. My tips are, go through the motions, the doctors know how to cure you. Keep your normal life going and lean on the support of your loved ones. It made all the difference to me. I am trying to exercise all the way through treatment, only listen to positive uplifting things about God and life and one more tip if you like. Check out Bruno Groening and the circle of Friends. It's all about healing. All my love. I also only eat organic vegetables now. And drink lots of water. 

  • Thank you.  My mam was BRCA 2 +ve and so I was tested but am negative.  I’m going to speak to genetics centre and see if they will test her given she is maternal cousin so wonder if she too is carrying it.  I am trying to stay positive and I never show her my worry but having been through it 3 times with my mam it is frightening.  That and I feel a guilt that it’s her who is going through this.  Great advice for me to pass on though thank you