r/Young_BreastCancer

hi i’m 21F and got my biopsy report that said

Segments of breast tissue with dilated ducts containing mucin with ATYPICAL DUCTAL EPITHELIAL LINING and focal possible stromal mucin extravasation. Also noted are detached ATYPICAL DUCTAL EPITHELIAL CELLS ADMIXED WITH MUCIN. These results indicate a HIGH RISK lesion an are concordant with the imaging finding. In view of these findings a surgical consultation and SURGICAL EXCISION is recommended. Can someone explain this? Does this turn into cancer or do I have but biopsy did not get the part that was cancer?

I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at 27 in Nov last year and honestly still trying to process everything. Some days it feels real, other days it doesn’t at all.

I wanted to ask- what was your reaction when you first heard your diagnosis? How long did it take for it to actually sink in or feel “real” to you? Did you ever reach a point of acceptance, or is it something that still comes in waves?

I’ve also been struggling with feeling really alone and emotionally abandoned at times, even when people are around me. Did anyone else feel that way too? How did you cope with it?

Would really appreciate hearing your experiences. 🤍❤️