Stage III. Age:20's-30's

Hi,

Noticed a post on another forum today by a new member hoping to find other
members with Stage III in their late 20's.
http://forum.tnbcfoundation.org/newly-diagnosed_topic9235_page5.html
See post by Dolphinlove84 (Miya) on page 5.
If any one knows of a thread/forum topic for members with Stage III and in their 20-30's,
would you please post it.
Otherwise, maybe having this thread with this topic might help find other members
with similar age and stage."

Thank you.

With caring and hopeful thoughts to all,

Grateful for today...................Judy

Thank you so much Judy. I hope to find other women my age going through this. I know that sounds odd, because I would never wish Breast cancer on anyone else, but I know that I am unfortunately not the only young woman whom this disease is affecting. I had a huge scare today when my Doctor called to tell me that she "couldn't guarantee my fertility" I was distraught. after consulting with co-worker friend of mine who beat breast cancer 2 years ago, I learned that doctors will always cover themselves against liability by giving vague and non-concrete answers. I wish I had solid answers to go by, but I know I am only in the begining of my process and I will probably not have many concrete answers in the future, so I should get use to it. I guess that's what Faith is for

Hi Miya,

I was diagnosed at 32. I was also told that chemo could throw me into permanent menopause and that fertility was an issue as well. I was offered the chance to consult a fertility expert and see if I wanted to do something about it prior to chemo. I already had a six month old baby and I just wanted to focus on fighting the cancer so I didn't do anything about fertility. You do have options however and it is important for you to discuss this issue with your doctor.

During treatment I went into "chemopause" and my period came back a year after I finished chemo. I am BRCA1+ so at this point I am still waiting to decide about having more children or just taking my ovaries out as I am also at high risk for ovarian cancer. So many tough decisions to make.

When I first came to this forum I was also looking for more people young like me. TNBC is one of the most common types of BC in premenopausal women so I have found many young women here and I stuck around because I feel that I have plenty of things in common with all the people here even if not all of them are my age.

A really good source of information and support for young women facing breast cancer is the Young Survival Coalition. Here's their website:
http://youngsurvival.org/

They hold an annual conference called C4YW (Conference for Young Women) which is taking place in New Orleans this year. Here's the website as well:
http://www.c4yw.org/

I wish you luck with your upcoming tests. Feel free to send me a private message if you want to talk. We are here for you.

Best,

Natalia

Hi. Miya. I'm 26 years old, and I was diagnosed TNBC back in Oct. Just to reassure you are not alone in this battle.

Just want to wish all of our "young ones" the easiest of journeys, side effects that are tolerable, and the promise that "this too shall pass."  We are here for you 24/7 and wish to God you didn't have to be! 

Hi Mia,

I'm really sorry you have to be here.  I AM glad to hear side effects of chemo haven't been too bad for you.  They really aren't for many of us.  I'm older, though chemo was my biggest fear in this whole thing and now I feel kinda foolish for assuming.  

I do hope you'll feel at home here as you seek out some of the recommended areas for young survivors.   Feel free to ask anything.. you can vent, or share whatever you feel like sharing.  We're like family in all age ranges and welcome you with open arms.

Hugs,
Mindy