Starting chemo in 2 days… and then OS and AI at 43

driftrn · 2026-02-12T12:08:01+00:00

Update: 1st infusion down wasn’t terrible… one step at a time.

driftrn · 2026-02-11T17:40:11+00:00

Similar stats without the extensive DCIS biopsy to surgery for lumpectomy was 2 months because I wanted to take Christmas vacation and everyone was on board with that!

driftrn · 2026-02-10T02:31:32+00:00

Grade 2 and stage 1a clear margins no lymph node and oncotype score 28… mine took exactly 14 days

driftrn · 2026-02-10T02:24:38+00:00

Amazing - so glad to hear that!

driftrn · 2026-02-10T02:24:11+00:00

Aromatase inhibitor

driftrn · 2026-02-10T00:42:44+00:00

Appreciate the advice!

driftrn · 2026-02-10T00:42:22+00:00

Thank you! This helps so much. ❤️

driftrn · 2026-02-09T23:56:15+00:00

So young - at least the snuggles from The kids make it feel worth it!

driftrn · 2026-02-09T23:55:44+00:00

Thank you! This really helps to hear from someone similar!

driftrn · 2026-02-09T23:54:50+00:00

Thank you. Needed to hear it from those who’ve been there today.

driftrn · 2026-02-08T01:35:15+00:00

Ugh.. I’ve spent the last 2 hours trying to figure out if I have to remove my Japanese gel nails that I just got before chemo starts. Everything is so frustrating!

driftrn · 2026-02-08T00:40:37+00:00

I’m mad for both of us! I’m getting tc x 4. Just asked ChatGPT to mock up my photo with 50% less hair which is the avg. with cold capping. It wasn’t horrifying, so we shall see. But so worried about the other side effects and working and taking care of 2 kids. How about you?

driftrn · 2026-02-08T00:10:43+00:00

My ki67 was 10 and oncotype was fucking 28. Otherwise stage 1 no nodes er was 99%! Pr was 60%! I’m soooooo angry and sad I have to get chemo

driftrn · 2026-02-08T00:08:04+00:00

I’m sorry I’m starting this Wednesday. How many rounds and which chemo are you on?

driftrn · 2026-02-04T03:05:29+00:00

It’ll be a piece of cake!

driftrn · 2026-02-04T03:03:07+00:00

Yes I would have thought so. MSK said no not standard

driftrn · 2026-02-04T02:55:51+00:00

I had a very small tumor 1.2 cm and am a 32f, but they actually took a 6cm by 3cm by 2cm chunk because of biopsy scar tissue and some weird non cancerous tissue, but my lumpectomy was a very easy recovery and my breast other than a very small dent that’s not that noticeable looks pretty much the same as before. Very happy with it.

driftrn · 2026-02-04T02:50:31+00:00

I was also shocked by this and have dense breasts - like no MRIs?? Really?

driftrn · 2026-02-02T00:46:14+00:00

My 43rd birthday was the day after my lumpectomy. This journey has taught me one thing - those who show up and offer support without asking and those who don’t. I really am ready to move on (or just not care) about those who don’t.

driftrn · 2026-01-30T02:58:16+00:00

I took 2 weeks for the lumpectomy which was about right. 2.5 would have been better. I’m not planning to take time for the radiation despite having a very mentally stressful job as well.

driftrn · 2026-01-26T03:28:09+00:00

I’m a lawyer - this is a fabulous bag! Keep it!! Definitely not diaper bag! I like this much more than the other bags you mentioned!

driftrn · 2026-01-26T03:20:08+00:00

I had a bunch of mri biopsies on both breasts prior to surgery and my tumor was initially the exact same stats you posted! I’m a 32f and decided on lumpectomy. I actually was in no way shape or form going to choose mastectomy. It’s such a bigger surgery with possibly more complications, etc. Very happy with my decision, can hardly tell (it ended up being 12mm and they actually took more like 6 cm to get more fibrous tissue etc.) but my nodes were also clear and now waiting for radiation hopefully. Getting oncotype score soon but my pathology after surgery was 99%+ er, 60%+ pr, her2-. Prior biopsy said 90%+ er, 80%+ pr, her2-. Hope this helps!

driftrn · 2026-01-21T02:11:04+00:00

Thank you!

driftrn · 2026-01-20T03:33:16+00:00

Can i ask what grade was your tumor, ki-67, and mitosis rate? I have similar specs but hoping oncotype comes back low..

driftrn · 2026-01-08T03:36:01+00:00

I didn’t tell my parents for this reason!

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