Hi I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer of invasive type following routine private Health Assessment in mid June. All proceeding super fast which is good for treatment but hard to process. I have had lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy. Thankfully not in lymph nodes and clear margins. But pathology tested triple positive to HER2 , oestrogen and progesterone. I will now be starting anti HER2 treatment trastuzumab by injection every 3 weeks for a year with first 6 months combined with chemo. Then radiation therapy and anti hormone tablets long term for 5 years. Its all alot to process as all happened out of blue. I was healthy overall other than menopause and I had no symptoms at all or pain or lump.
I am scared about the treatment ahead and wonder if anyone can share their experience of triple positive or nurses can let me know what to expect.
Hi Susie70 and welcome to the Online Community although I am sorry to see you joining us and to hear about your diagnoses
A cancer diagnosis can be such a stressful and challenging time but when it comes to support there is nothing better than talking with others who are on the exact same cancer and treatment journey.
The Community is divided into support groups (discussion rooms) so can I suggest that you consider joining our supportive Breast cancer group. This is a safe place to talk to others who may have a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
If you'd like to connect in with a group click on the Green (Bold) link(s) I have created above. Once the group page opens click on the black banner that says [click to join] at the bottom, or the [Join] button under "Group tools."
You can then introduce yourself by putting up a ‘new post’ by clicking in the box near the top right with + New or + (Depending on the device you are using) and you are ready to go. You could copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
Macmillan have many support services so do check out the Macmillan Support Line is open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. These services provide cancer information, practical information, emotional support, benefits/financial guidance or just a listening ear.
We also have our Ask an Expert section but do allow a few working days for a reply.
Talking to people face to face can be very helpful so do check to see if you have any Local Macmillan Support in your area, do also check for a local Maggie's Centre as these folks are amazing.
Give me a shout if you need further help.
All the very best.
