Stage 2 Breast Cancer: 138 Real Stories
138 stories match breast cancer and stage 2. 120 of them mention surgery.
Stage II Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Cynthia’s Survivor Story
Cynthia Jordan never missed her annual mammogram, but dense breast tissue made her cancer difficult to find. In 2018, a mammogram showed an architectural distortion, and follow-up imaging and biopsy led to a diagnosis of Stage IIB invasive ductal carcinoma…
Read this storyStage II Invasive Lobular Carcinoma: Tara’s Survivor Story
Tara was 50 when routine breast imaging found invasive lobular carcinoma. She had dense breast tissue and a history of many mammogram call-backs, so screening had often been difficult to interpret. Shortly after her 50th birthday in August 2022, a routine…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Renée’s Patient Story
Renée first had cancer at 18, when she was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. Treatment had to move too quickly for fertility preservation, and she was told it would likely cause infertility. She received intensive chemotherapy, total-body radiation, and…
Read this storyStage II Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Lucy’s Patient Story
Lucy was diagnosed with breast cancer 3 days after her 24th birthday. Her risk was already personal: her mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer twice and, after the second diagnosis, learned she carried a BRCA1 mutation. Lucy then had genetic testing…
Read this storyStage II HER2-Positive Invasive Ductal Carcinoma: Lanie’s Patient Story
Lanie Jones had already survived adrenal carcinoma as a toddler when she found a breast lump in July 2008, shortly before starting nursing school. At first, she delayed the ultrasound because she was 24 and could not imagine having cancer again. When the lump…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Lan’s Patient Story
Lan sought medical care after finding a hard, painful breast lump and was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. Her doctor discussed a 90% five-year survival estimate. The diagnosis brought fear, grief, confusion, and a sense of vulnerability. Lan underwent…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Daniela’s Survivor Story
Daniela, 51, is a sales administrator from Colombia and a mother of one. She was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer after noticing a spot on her breast and reddishness. Her doctor told her the estimated 5-year survival rate was 70%. The diagnosis left her…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Lesley’s Patient Story
Lesley, a physical therapist from Colombia and a mother, discovered a mass in her right breast. She had undergone surgery for a fibroadenoma in her left breast at age 17 in 2004 and initially thought the new mass might be the same condition. She had no other…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Nia’s Patient Story
Nia noticed a lump in her left breast and was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. The lump was her only symptom. The diagnosis brought fear, nervousness, and a strong sense of being overwhelmed. Nia had not yet started treatment and had not chosen a…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Lilly’s Patient Story
Lilly from Hong Kong found a breast lump in 2023 and visited a general practitioner. An ultrasound and fine-needle aspiration biopsy were inconclusive, leaving uncertainty about whether the lump was benign or malignant. After six months of observation…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Grace’s Patient Story
Grace, 67, discovered her breast cancer through a routine mammogram in July 2023. She had been going for mammograms every 2 years, and this one revealed something unexpected. The diagnosis was Stage II breast cancer. Grace felt empty, confused, disillusioned…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Rose’s Patient Story
Rose sought medical attention after finding a lump on her chest and was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer. The diagnosis left her feeling nervous, worried, isolated and powerless. She researched her options and chose to follow the treatment plan developed…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Alicia’s Patient Story
Alicia, 54, was working in human resources in the United Kingdom when she felt a tiny lump around her nipple and noticed changes in breast shape. She had the changes checked by a doctor and was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer. The news left her…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Sarah’s Patient Story
Sarah found a lump in her right breast along with swelling in her right armpit and was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer. She initially felt vulnerable and powerless, although she also held onto some optimism about treatment. Her first treatment plan…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Jamie’s Patient Story
Jamie was 41 when a company health screening changed the course of her life. She had felt mild breast pain but thought it might be related to her menstrual period. During a routine mammogram, doctors found a growth in her right breast, and follow-up testing…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Angelina’s Patient Story
Angelina, 56, sought medical help after a lump in her breast kept growing. She was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer and was told her 5-year survival rate was 95%. Her doctors recommended a treatment regimen that included DIEP mastectomy, chemotherapy…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Maiv’s Patient Story
Maiv noticed a slightly raised area and then dimpling in her left breast while losing weight. She contacted her general practitioner quickly and was referred for examination, mammography, ultrasound, and biopsy. About two weeks later, in approximately June…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Anne’s Patient Story
Anne, 53, learned she had Stage II breast cancer in September 2023 after a mammogram showed an abnormality that needed more testing. She was already working in Taoyuan, so she completed additional tests at another hospital. After researching her diagnosis…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Amanda’s Survivor Story
Amanda was 71 when a black spot noticed during a routine check led to further investigation. A mammogram confirmed stage 2 breast cancer. The diagnosis brought fear, helplessness and worry, but she trusted her medical team and followed the recommended…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Annie’s Patient Story
Annie, 48, was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer in July 2023 after finding a lump in her breast. Her doctor told her the estimated 5-year survival rate was 98%, but the diagnosis still brought worry, fear, grief, vulnerability, and resentment. She…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Margaret’s Patient Story
Margaret sought medical care after noticing discharge from her nipple. She was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. The diagnosis left her fearful and sad, although she also felt optimistic and hopeful about what came next. Based on her doctor’s…
Read this storyStage II HR-Positive Breast Cancer: Becki’s Patient Story
Becki, 43, sought a second opinion after feeling that her previous doctor had not given her enough information. Mammogram, ultrasound, and biopsy confirmed Stage II triple-positive breast cancer: ER-positive, PR-positive, and HER2-positive. The diagnosis was…
Read this storyStage II Breast Cancer: Char’s Patient Story
Char, 42, was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer after feeling a lump in her breast and noticing yellowish fluid from her nipple. Her doctor told her the estimated 5-year survival rate was likely 100%, but the diagnosis still pushed her to make major…
Read this storyStage II HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: María’s Survivor Story
María Ángeles found a small lump in her armpit while showering, just months after a divorce and during a stressful period of rebuilding her life. She had also had fever and some weight loss, but the lump was the sign that pushed her to see her gynecologist. A…
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