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dede
05-13-2008, 06:22 AM
Looking for support for new diagnose of grade 1 breast cancer. I have been a type 2 diabetic for 12 years.
adiantum
05-13-2008, 06:30 AM
G'day dede, huge hugs to you. Where are you up to with the treatment
Lulika
05-13-2008, 06:34 AM
Hi Dede...welcome to this wonderful forum. Sorry to hear your diagnosis of BC.I welcome you as a fellow type 2 diabetic, you will find some lovely people on here. Please tell us more about yourself :)
princesslinda
05-13-2008, 06:58 AM
Welcome dede! I imagine you've been through a lot lof stress lately. Gr 1 is an early stage with very favorable prognosis, isn't it? What treatment(s) are you choosing?

How are your blood sugars reacting to all the stress? Please let us know how we can help you.
dede
05-13-2008, 07:18 PM
I was just diagnosed, will have surgery in June to take just the lump and a clear edge with balloon for radiation therapy. I live in the Phoenix AZ area.
dede
05-13-2008, 07:23 PM
So far my sugar is good, I try really hard. I think the thing that is bothering me is that I also have a thyroid problem and when I have the surgery, they are also going to take some limp nodes from my armpit and I don't think I will like that.
Holly
05-13-2008, 07:47 PM
If I can offer any encouragement, my twin has the most aggressive type of BC - Inflammatory stage 3B-4 on diagnosis. Next month she celebrates her eighth year or survival with no expiry date or mets yet. Wishing you a favourable treatment regime.
kgm0612
05-14-2008, 06:08 AM
Hi Dede & Welcome. Just wanted to wish you good luck with your surgery next month.

Karen
adiantum
05-15-2008, 05:37 AM
Sending positive energy to you dede.
That's great your keeping the bg in order.
Keep posting as we care & it could be a comfort to you having us with you through this
jacobsam622
05-19-2008, 07:16 PM
Welcome to the forum Hope your surgary goes well.
Grammy J.
05-19-2008, 08:23 PM
Dede,
I am an 8 year survivor of Stage 1 BC. I too had a lumpectomy, removal of the first 3 lymph nodes, which were clear. I had six weeks of radiation, 5 years on Tamoxifin and am on my 3rd year on Femara. The surgery was the easy part. If you must go on Tamoxifin, ask for a prescription of Effexor to help with the hot flashes. I am more concerned with my diabetes than I was about the cancer, it was caught early.
Let me know if I can answer any questions you may have.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Grammy J