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I'm so annoyed, irritated, angry, sad and everything in between.

2 weeks back, I got diagnosed with breast cancer. Multiple tests were done, lots of doctor consultation etc etc.

Today I'm in the hospital for surgery. I am terrified. Leaving behind my 7.5 month old babies at home. I have help but none of them is me Or their father. Husband gets busy with me.

I'm so angry. 3 days away from them. Won't be able to pick them for 15 days. What is this nonsense??

I can't relax here. I'm just bouncing.

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Recently diagnosed. ~3cm mass currently only in the right breast 7 o'clock almost adherent to skin. Nothing looks wrong in the left breast. No family history.

Invasive Carcinoma of No Special Type (Ductal) - Grade 2. ER+ PR+ HER2- ki67 20-25%

Delhi, India. Age 33. 7months Postpartum with ivf conceived twins. Size E (DD) breast.

Surgery needs to be planned in the coming week. The options given by our doctor are:

1. Breast conserving surgery (using LD flap): I'm not keen because it will be followed by radiation.

2. Single Mastectomy

3. Mastectomy with reconstruction (diep flap/silicon implants)

I am leaning towards double mastectomy instead of options 2 & 3 for below reasons

1. Removing only 1 with no reconstruction (left remaining intact) will be very odd.

2. Reconstruction is another hassle with a long recovery period.

3. With my twins to take care of, I want to choose the option that has least amount of downtime. Even if I can't hold them, atlst I'll be able to move around to help my family take care of them.

4. Financial aspect is another reason I am not inclined towards the reconstruction part. The high cost is not something very feasible at this point.

5. Maybe sometime in the future when things are better, 5 years or so, might think if all things are good.

Please help me with your experiences. I am taking 2nd opinions from other doctors but definitely looking forward to opinion of this group.

Thankyou

Recently diagnosed. ~3cm mass currently only in the right breast 7 o'clock almost adherent to skin. Nothing looks wrong in the left breast. No family history.

Invasive Carcinoma of No Special Type (Ductal) - Grade 2. ER+ PR+ HER2- ki67 20-25%

Delhi, India. Age 33. 7months Postpartum with ivf conceived twins. Size E (DD) breast.

Surgery needs to be planned in the coming week. The options given by our doctor are:

1. Breast conserving surgery (using LD flap): I'm not keen because it will be followed by radiation.

2. Single Mastectomy

3. Mastectomy with reconstruction (diep flap/silicon implants)

I am leaning towards double mastectomy instead of options 2 & 3 for below reasons

1. Removing only 1 with no reconstruction (left remaining intact) will be very odd.

2. Reconstruction is another hassle with a long recovery period.

3. With my twins to take care of, I want to choose the option that has least amount of downtime. Even if I can't hold them, atlst I'll be able to move around to help my family take care of them.

4. Financial aspect is another reason I am not inclined towards the reconstruction part. The high cost is not something very feasible at this point.

5. Maybe sometime in the future when things are better, 5 years or so, might think if all things are good.

Please help me with your experiences. I am taking 2nd opinions from other doctors but definitely looking forward to opinion of this group.

Thankyou

I have been diagnosed with breast cancer. I would really like all of you to be better aware of your body.

Anyone who is having issues with milk supply, please consult a lactation consultant in person.

Anyone who feels their breasts are lumpy even after emptying them (pump or direct feed anything), go talk to your OB.

If you have pain that feels different from when breasts are filled with milk, go talk to OB.

Anyone who feels their energy levels are low even after taking proper diet and supplements, discuss with OB.

If you lost weight considerably quickly after delivery, idk, maybe genetics, but no harm in talking to OB.

I know we have no time to think about ourselves when taking care of a tiny human but try to. You have to be around, well and sound, to be able to continue taking care of the baby.

Good size for 7-9 month old. Must not leave behind lint.

Ones you've used yourself.

Anyone here with an experience of having and/or removing fibroadenoma?

Did ttc/ivf/pregnancy change its appearance or increase the number of lumps?

Do you get frequent tests to check for increase in size/reoccurance?

Does it pain? Any medication that helps you with pain?