Katndnvr

Welcome, Kat! This is a great site to talk with women who are in all stages/types of breast cancer and get information, ideas, empathy and support! I look forward to getting to know you.

Hi Pat, I'm also in Denver. What part of town are you in? I'm in S.E. Denver and I'm followed at RMCC at Rose. Karen

I noticed the same thing in my friends and I am at a point that if I have to think about a friendship for more than 10 seconds they aren't true friends. They are do goodders who find self worth helping others through hard times, As for the here we go again thing. My now x husband was working most of the time of my treatments in another state and would come in town on the weekends to do my laundry. We had the finances for him to see me more often and I planned my chemo around him so that I felt good when he was home. Given all of that he really let me have it on the golf course one day. I have lymphedema in one arm and it's hard to play now. That went all over me and I left him for his lack of help and friendship. And way more. You are on the right path and you don't have to worry about others. They take care of themselves. Good luck and happy reading

So glad all went good for you.
Life is good, good out and enjoy it !
I am still in chemo with surgery in March.

Good luck tomorrow...my lumpectomy was managed with Tylenol XS...minimal pain, more discomfort form the sentinel node biopsy. Have some pillows to keep your arm on when you are resting in bed. Get plenty of rest, let others wait on you for a few days, and have a piece, or two, of chocolate! Praying for sure and steady hands for your surgeon and a fast and easy recovery for you.

Hi Katndenvr! I too live in Denver (Lakewood) and had Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Stage 1. I was "lucky" to be HER2 neg. and they got all the cancer the first time and none was in my lymph nodes so I did not need chemo or radiation, However I did have a double masectomy! Look me up for my phone number I would LOVE to help you through this. EBurris Because they always block your phone number on this site. I am 60 years old and a retired teacher, grannie and in total remission. Did reconstruction, but that's another story. 11/2 years in remission! Yeah, finally back to most of my other activities and enjoying life again!!!!!

Sorry you had to join this club, but glad you found us. Everybody is so ready to help you, answer your questions, share our experiences, as you go through this dark time. Are you still reeling from your diagnosis? It helps once you get your plan of treatment, your medical team, and actually begin the fight. Not knowing is the worst, and waiting for test results--ugh! I am hoping you have a supportive family and/or friends to help you get through it. Bring your concerns here. We will help you!

Praying for you

Katndnvr, welcome to the club that you hoped never to join. I am also in Denver. If you ever have questions feel free to reach out.
Do you know where you are going to have treatment?
I am also HER2+. Believe me getting Herceptin infusions is no big deal.

Welcome to What Next! I'm a newbie too.

Hello, yes, this is a great site to find support, answers to questions, with kind, informative people. I was also diagnosed with IDC in Aug and have finished surgery, chemo, and radiation. My plan of action was to get educated about my situation and go in knowing all the questions to ask my medical team. I came to understand that the more proactive I was, the more the providers saw I was serious about helping them help me.
Hope this finds you in high spirits.

Good luck as you start your healing journey. I have DCIS and just had a lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy. Will hear my pathology report next Thursday and will know for sure if they got all of the cancer!

I was just diagnosed three weeks ago, meeting with surgeon tomorrow. The waiting is horrible, we need to stay positive. Good luck to you!

Welcome to this site Katndnvr. So very sorry you have to go through this journey You will find so much info and support here. I was diagnosed end of April and was so stressed, angry etc. the first 3 weeks. Have now accepted it and ready to fight. I'm very thankful that I don't need chemo. Havent gone through treatment yet. going for 2nd opinions for surgeon and plastic surgeon. You will have a lot of decisions to make but everyone here will be glad to answer all your questions. They have all been through it. Stay strong and hugs to you.

Welcome to the site. I am sure that you will find this a friendly place to come when you need someone to talk to. We are all in the same boat when it comes to emotions and feelings about our health. Just know that no question is to silly to ask and if you need to vent because you are having a bad day, we are here for you. I hope you find this site as helpful to you as it has been for me.

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