Met with oncology for a game plan in my treatment options

The drs did not like that I asked questions and had concerns. I guess they are used to people who come in and say ok do whatever and I have no questions! There is only one treatment protocol for me and that’s surgery, chemo, radiation, and hormone blocker for 5 years, more than likely it will come back. And I’m a stage 2 or 3. I saw the surgeon today which , she doesn’t have a sense of humor.😫 and she said chemo first then surgery, then left quickly bc she couldn’t answer my questions, and got the medical oncologist. The doctor answered some questions but she told me if I cannot tolerate the treatment plans then there is nothing she can do for me. A little background of me, 9 years ago o was given Otezla for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, that medication destroyed my biology and caused symptoms of severe side panic attacks and anxiety. Never had before. That lasted 8 months, and I had to learn to be confident in medication again. The dr did not want to believe that sometimes when I take a new medication it can cause a panic attack. She tried telling me it’s in my head and anxiety. To me I’m like after everything I’ve been going through the past few weeks I would have been having multiple panic attacks, but I’m not and my anxiety isn’t too bad either except before an appointment. Please tell me that all drs are not like this? I am trying to find humor behind all of this and stay positive, but I get looked at with disgust from the drs. I’m so lost and feel worse than I did finding out I have breast cancer . I am double negative carcinoma and in lymph node’s. I’m so dense they cannot even tell me a for sure stage until I get the mri of the breast. I need reassurance and support the most. Talking about my son’s graduation in 4 years, made me cry bc from what the dr is saying I could be dead by then.

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u/Accomplished_Shoe651 — 5 days ago
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Met with oncology for a game plan in my treatment options

The drs did not like that I asked questions and had concerns. I guess they are used to people who come in and say ok do whatever and I have no questions! There is only one treatment protocol for me and that’s surgery, chemo, radiation, and hormone blocker for 5 years, more than likely it will come back. And I’m a stage 2 or 3. I saw the surgeon today which , she doesn’t have a sense of humor.😫 and she said chemo first then surgery, then left quickly bc she couldn’t answer my questions, and got the medical oncologist. The doctor answered some questions but she told me if I cannot tolerate the treatment plans then there is nothing she can do for me. A little background of me, 9 years ago o was given Otezla for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, that medication destroyed my biology and caused symptoms of severe side panic attacks and anxiety. Never had before. That lasted 8 months, and I had to learn to be confident in medication again. The dr did not want to believe that sometimes when I take a new medication it can cause a panic attack. She tried telling me it’s in my head and anxiety. To me I’m like after everything I’ve been going through the past few weeks I would have been having multiple panic attacks, but I’m not and my anxiety isn’t too bad either except before an appointment. Please tell me that all drs are not like this? I am trying to find humor behind all of this and stay positive, but I get looked at with disgust from the drs. I’m so lost and feel worse than I did finding out I have breast cancer . I am double negative carcinoma and in lymph node’s. I’m so dense they cannot even tell me a for sure stage until I get the mri of the breast. I need reassurance and support the most. Talking about my son’s graduation in 4 years, made me cry bc from what the dr is saying I could be dead by then.

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u/Accomplished_Shoe651 — 5 days ago

Just diagnosed

I was just diagnosed with breast cancer of the right breast on Monday. Two small tumors and a itty bitty lymph node tumor all in my right breast. I see the breast team on Tuesday, so I am in the dark right now for my treatment options. I am 39, and completely lost. I think it is all hitting me now that the phone calls and texts are done. Idk what to think or how to wrap my head around this. On top of that I have hashimotos and a lovely blood clot from a blood draw on the same side as my cancer. Do I get a second and third opinion? I’m going to the University of Chicago, a very highly recommended hospital. I like to have a game plan going into this, but I cannot, it helps my anxiety, which I’m sure will come back with panic attacks, which will only make this worse. I need advice kind of words. I already have body image insecurities so I’m not ready for this, but I have no choice . Also did anyone notice a different smell from the armpit of the breast with cancer, before any treatments? I need advice, kind words, what worked for you and what didn’t, anything helpful. My husband is worried on missing work, he has two vacation days left, both of my teens have autoimmune diseases, so this is a hell of a time to get cancer.

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u/Accomplished_Shoe651 — 11 days ago

Breast lumps

Anyone with hashimotos get breast lumps and have to go through the whole process of mammo, ultrasound, and biopsy? Going through it now and wondering if there was any relation.

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u/Accomplished_Shoe651 — 16 days ago

Hashimotos

Idk what is going on but 8 years ago I suffered from severe panic attacks every night for at least 5 hours. It would come in waves. I am not one to hurry and take medications as I am extremely sensitive to any and all medications. I currently take lexapro, busparione, np thyroid, iron, Xyzal, semiglutide super microdose, and multiple vitamins. I have propanol and Xanax incase the panic attacks are too much for me to tolerate. Then I have terrible side effects from the meds.😩 I can’t win! Idk if I took a tad too much semiglutide as I have to draw my own dosage, but the panic attacks started again last night and I am feeling it come on again as I lay in bed for the night. I don’t know if it is hashimotos or semiglutide. Last month during my cycle, I was experiencing burn out and depression so bad, I was just surviving. After my period ended by the third day I was back to myself. I am wondering what does everyone do to get through the anxiety/panic and depression? I do see a psychiatrist and therapist and I have been stressed lately. But I need advice big time. I’ve only had hashimotos two years.

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u/Accomplished_Shoe651 — 1 month ago

Can’t seem to take it!

Long story short, I have numerous autoimmune diseases going on. I take a ton of meds. Dr prescribed me liquid LDN so I can start super low and slow, but I just can’t seem to take it. I have ptsd with taking medication, thanks to a horrific medication side effect. I am also on having a horrible period and depressed and anxious from that and having a mild flare from it. I have crying all day, so I’m not sure if it’s a good idea to even start today. Just looking for some advice and maybe some positive thoughts.

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u/Accomplished_Shoe651 — 2 months ago