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I’m a little confused and overwhelmed not sure where to go on this site for advise support ? 
I recently turned 50 had my free NHS screening and have been diagnosed with grade 2 invasive ductal breast cancer. This obviously is a huge shock. I’ve had my MRI where a 2nd smaller tumour was found. Test results indicate negative for both hormone receptors and the HER2 gene test is being done again because the first test was ‘unclear’ but I’ve been told it’s most likely negative also. I have a call from an oncologist tomorrow morning. I have been told I’ll receive chemo first then surgery following chemo. Two weeks ago I was skipping about without a care, then some stupid big C pulled the rug from under me ! 

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    FormerMember

    Hi 

    Warm welcome to the club no one ever expected to join :-/  but pleased you found us....

    Most here also had few, if any symptoms before the cancer rock got chucked into their life and caused endless ripples.  So many unknowns and what if's to try and get  your head around until you get a treatment plan to focus on. The worst part is the waiting period during the breast unit appt and results, then it's usually all systems go and your calendar seems to have very few free slots left.

    Whether you are HER2+ positive or actually triple negative the treatment is roughly the same - Some have chemo prior to surgery (known as neoadjuvant) or for some the surgery is carried out and they find the full diagnosis from the pathology tissue.

    You could also join the very active (and friendly) Main Breast Group here - most TN ladies join both as the main group is where the regular monthly chemo discussion is and all the general 'chat' most of which doesn't have to be C related Thumbsup tone1

    Do get back to us and let us know how the Onco call pans out, there will always be someone here having the same type of anti cancer meds to answer an questions you may have.

    Hope this is of some help for now, take care, G n' J