My name is Karen, I am 40 yrs old, and was diagnosed with infiltrating ductal carcinoma stage 3, her2+ breast cancer on January 9th. I had a double masectomy with lymph node resection on January 23rd. THe main tumor was 9cm, there were two other tumors measuring approx 2cm each, 8 of the 13 harvested lymph nodes were positive. This was on my right side. I am currently undergoing Adriomyacin/cytoxin chemotherepy, and had my second infusion this past wed the 29th of Feb. I am having difficuly managing the side effects, nausea and diahrrea, weight loss, ect. I have lost all my hair as well as almost 50lbs. I still have plenty of weight though. I am married, and have three children, two boys, 19yrs and 7 yrs, and one daughter, 3yrs. I would love to connect with other women with simular diagnosis for friendship and support. I recieve treatment at western washington onocology, and see a naturalpath there also. I have changed my diet compleatly, using natural and plant based whole foods, which is so different for me. I look forward to hearing from ladies soon. Thanks!
My name is Karen, I am 40 yrs old, and was diagnosed with infiltrating ductal carcinoma stage 3, her2+ breast cancer on January 9th. I had a double masectomy with lymph node resection on January 23rd. THe main tumor was 9cm, there were two other tumors measuring approx 2cm each, 8 of the 13 harvested lymph nodes were positive. This was on my right side. I am currently undergoing Adriomyacin/cytoxin chemotherepy, and had my second infusion this past wed the 29th of Feb. I am having difficuly managing the side effects, nausea and diahrrea, weight loss, ect. I have lost all my hair as well as almost 50lbs. I still have plenty of weight though. I am married, and have three children, two boys, 19yrs and 7 yrs, and one daughter, 3yrs. I would love to connect with other women with simular diagnosis for friendship and support. I recieve treatment at western washington onocology, and see a naturalpath there also. I have changed my diet compleatly, using natural and plant based whole foods, which is so different for me. I look forward to hearing from ladies soon. Thanks!