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Hi :

I'm new to this group also; just diagnosed with atypical medullary

two weeks ago (I'm 46 years old). So far have had lumpectomy and

SNB, which, happily, was negative. The tumor was grade 3 and 3 cm,

but not yet staged as don't have everything else back yet. My Dad

also has been fighting prostate cancer. He's had the surgery,

radiation, and now on hormone therapy as his PSA just won't stay

down. I haven't heard about the gene link between breast and

prostate, but plan now on doing some research into that. I'm

staying optomistic about both myself and my Dad, but it's sure hard

to not second-guess every decision....am I using the right

doctor? ... should I have had a masectomy? ...was the sentinel node

biopsy accurate? I don't know how folks made it without the

Internet, but, on the other hand, so much stuff is available it's

hard to know when to stop.

So how are you feeling at this point in the process? Are you still

feeling somewhat worn down, or are you getting close to be back to

normal? I'm worried about what to expect a year from now...was kind

of hoping that this would mostly be behind me.

Am also very lucky to have a strong supportive partner. I can't

imagine what it would be like to have to go thru this without

her...she's gone to all the doctor appointments, biopsies, taken

notes, done research, and all the while picking up all the extra

household stuff that I'm too sore to help with.

Hope you're well and happy...

Ruth

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> Hello Everyone....

> My name is . I was dia. w/ IDC in 3/2005 at the age of 44.

It was Stage 3 and very aggresive. I also had extensive tissue

invasion around the nerves and lymphatic tissue, but THANK GOD I was

SNB negative. I had lumpectomy and did chemo and radiation.

> Since then its been a roller coaster ride with mamos, bone

scans, and pet scans.

> My Dad has had Prostate Cancer and Bladder Cancer. They removed

his bladder last Nov. I found out that the same gene that is found

in prostate cancer is the same gene in breast cancer...has anyone

else heard this?

> For the most part Im doing well. I would like to return to my

life before BC, but in some ways it has made me a stronger person.

> I have been on this site for about a week and have ready

everything that has posted and am amazed at the amout of caring and

thoughtfullness that I have seen here between people that dont

know.

> I aways say my husband HAD BC with me...he was so supportive too

me and with me. I say he deserves a metal for his ordel with me

during cancer but I still have the chest to pin the metal on...hehehe

> May God bless each and everyone of you.

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