Hi , first time posting on here and hoping for some advice. I was diagnosed with invasive grade 2 breast cancer which was 20mm and two axilla lymph nodes were involved. I have had surgery and my solitary mass was removed with clear margins and i had a complete excision of 16 lymph nodes and 2 were positive but complete excision of them. I am 53 but still having regular periods. My oncotype score was low at 9 i am ER 8 and PR 8 and HER negative and my KI 67 score was 20%. I went to meet my oncologist last week and i also mentioned i have a benign small cyst in my ovary. I thought he was going to suggest Tamoxifen and radiotherapy but then mentioned Chemotherapy as it makes a 3% difference, but if i have my ovary out they could go down the radiotherapy and a change in the hormone therapy. My head is a mess and its such a big decision to make. I feel like i am wanting to go down the removal of my ovary , hormonal therapy and then radiotherapy. I lead a very healthy life , im vegetarian, hardly ever drink and i walk and exercise regularly. Sorry for long post but has anyone got any advice for me please ? thankyou
Hi Langkawi22 and a very warm welcome to the Community but sorry to hear about your journey to date.
Navigating the cancer journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked the ‘exact same' cancer journey can help a lot. (I have a completely different cancer).
The New to Community is like our reception desk where we look to try and direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support. The Community is actually divided into dedicated Cancer Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend you join and post in our dedicated Breast Cancer support groups. These groups are safe places to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support.
To connect in with the group please click on the link below
…… then once the group page opens click in the [Black - Click to Join - Banner] that appears at the bottom of the page and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
When you are ready……. you can introduce yourself by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [ + ] in the top right of the group page.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
You may find it helpful to call the Macmillan Support Line open 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00. This service provides 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 3 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 and give support to all the family.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
