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In reply to the discussion: I have breast cancer [View all]yourout
(8,158 posts)35. Sending best wishes. Our daughter-in-law just...
Had her surgery for it in October.
She had quite a year.
Gave birth to a son in January
And had her gallbladder out in February
Found out she had breast cancer in March
Did 6 months of aggressive chemo.
All the follow-up biopsies and lab work showed no signs of cancer so the chemo seems to have worked. But beware of the Red devil as they call it which is the last round of chemo which hit her the hardest.
She does have the BRCA2 Gene from her father's side.
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That's a tough diagnosis. I hope your journey is successful. Do whatever the doctors tell you to do and most
LoisB
Nov 21
#28
You will get through this. Holding you in my heart and sending healing waves your way.
Oopsie Daisy
Nov 21
#31
I'm so sorry. Sending hugs. I went through the same thing last year, cancer in two spots, both of them
LiberalLoner
Nov 21
#32
So sorry to hear this. I know everyone is different, but my sister-in-law and a good friend both went thru
iluvtennis
Nov 21
#34
As a healthcare provider, I can honestly tell you to try not to panic. I totally understand the
BigDemVoter
Nov 21
#45
I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Wishing you healing thoughts and prayers for succesful treatment.
virgdem
Nov 21
#52
I'm so sorry. Prayers and healing vibes for you. It's a scary diagnosis, but treatments are so good now,
highplainsdem
Nov 21
#60