My Stage 3 Breast Cancer Treatment Plan

Here’s the next step in Stage 3 breast cancer journey. Finding out my treatment plan for the next year of my life. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 invasive lobular carcinoma in Dec 2022. This is my story.
Many people have asked if they can help. Here’s a list www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls... of items that I could really use after chemo and surgery treatments. I have never asked for anyone to buy me anything before so it feels strange to even ask but if you feel compelled to help then here you go. www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls...
Thank you to everyone who has reached out with messages and prayers. I really appreciate the support and encouragement along the way.
Love y’all!
Julie

[@liztosh740]

Heavenly Father, we're asking you to watch over, comfort and heal this dear sister in Christ. In Jesus name, Amen

[@herminiasalas8484]

we will pray for you!

[@Hineini1965]

Hi. I had ER/PR positive lobular carcinoma. It was stage 2B because I had a large tumor. I had a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and six years of Tamoxifen. I'm still here 13 years later. I absolutely know how hard it is to submit to have a body part removed and to take what feels like a healthy body to chemo. It is hard. But, it's doable. I had a friend tell me to send God in first and that really helped me. Before every appointment and every chemo and surgery I prayed and asked God to go in ahead of me. I followed Him into every room and I felt Him with me. I am praying for you. I'm in Georgia and went to Northside. If you want a local friend, I'll be that for you.

[@shelleyn2884]

You explained things beautifully. I was diagnosed with lobular 3 months ago in October. I know you had mentioned previously you found your lump. Mine was found on regular yearly mammogram and wasn't seen the previous year. Lobular type doesn't show up well on mammography unfortunately and I was mad after 16 years of diligent screenings etc. that it was bigger than I had wished. I had (chose) bilateral mastectomy without reconstruction. Just want to tell you I know all the emotions you described so well. As difficult and emotional as it is you will get through it. Its been 3 months since my diagnosis and 2 months since surgery and I am doing well! Living normal life so to speak. Wishing you all the best!

[@CT-ik3ee]

I too was mad as heck when it didn't show up on mammogram, after all the years of mammograms . Even when I could feel a lump, I had to push for an ultrasound, because they said my mammogram was normal. Hope you are doing well and getting your life back. 🤗

[@shelleyn2884]

I know several women personally who had a lump that drs could feel as well and on mammogram it didn't show up even when they knew right where it was! It's crazy. @@CT-ik3ee

[@donnacochran3335]

We're praying for you sweet Julie. Don't be hard on yourself about having to have surgery, emotional and being scared this is a huge deal for anyone going through cancer. I applaud you for sharing. Maybe you can encourage another person that their feelings are also valid. You are brave and strong!! We need to get some team Julie bracelets or shirts. Row and Co strong team Julie!

[@charismaticcrafter3855]

I totally get where you are coming from with feeling like a walking billboard. One of my teachers had breast cancer. They have prosthetic bras where the cup for the missing breast is filled in to provide symmetry. Joyce Meyer had breast cancer many years ago, had a mastectomy and reconstruction. I highly recommend Dodie Osteen’s book, “Healed from Cancer.” She was given days to live over 40 years ago and she is still here! She expresses that each person’s journey is different but that God is able to heal us all! I will continue to pray for you throughout the coming year for healing, peace, strength, and endurance.

[@TheInquisitiveFarmwife]

I’ve been praying for you. I find it so amazing how brave you are to share this with all of us!

[@cindyaho7757]

My heart and prayers go out to you 💜

[@laurenparnass8343]

My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and medical team. 🙏💕 I admire your bravery and strength as you share this journey with everyone.

[@lesliearcher8464]

Prayers for you and your family. Your doctor sounded very positive. You've got this!

[@cindysullivan1540]

Prayers and love are flowing to you and your family. Having a plan will hopefully give you some strength and hope for this journey.

[@heatherj3385]

Continued prayers for you.

[@michelesingh1233]

You got this girl 😊I am praying for you daily

[@ginnypennington1426]

So sorry for all that you are experiencing! Sounds like you have a great doctor! I will continue to pray for you!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@suenewson997]

You seem like a strong person,you got this xx

[@annetteweaver8031]

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending healing light your way.

[@darleneking101]

Julie my heart swells up when I see you have posted a video, I think of you often and I am so ready to go on this journey with you. You've got this and God will send his many blessings to you!!! I am so thankful that you keep us updated because as for me, you are a precious friend and I want you to know you have many people pulling for you. Prayers for healing and positive thoughts coming your way!!!! ❤🙏

[@kelleybondzio168]

Sending you lots of positive vibes and prayers! 🙏🏻✨✨✨

[@lavondadye8091]

I can only imagine what you're feeling and know all your subscribers are continuing to pray for strength and healing as you face the year ahead!

[@Yorkiemom4ever]

Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers🌺

[@carolebyrd588]

Prayers for you!!

[@GreenLifeInDublin]

Sending healing vibes and healing prayers Your way!

[@gumdrop023]

Many prayers for your full and complete healing through these treatments. I pray that any discomfort and any pain are minimal. ❤

[@kimberlyscrivner9373]

Praying much for comfort and easy chemo treatments. Thank you for keeping us updated.

[@LittleGardenBigDreams]

I can't imagine how you are feeling Julie, but I am so happy that you are doing ok and have a plan going forward. Thinking of you and praying for you to get through this as easy as possible. Take care lovely xx Cathi xx

[@lindasewell1810]

You've done a fantastic job of educating women on all of this. God bless you for that. I continue to pray for you and family. Hugs!

[@racheljacobs8887]

It will bring you down to your core but may you rise like the phoenix and come out stronger. You are a strong and beautiful woman (no matter what). Thank you for sharing your journey and know that you have tons of support here.

[@kimberlylutz2775]

Julie, sending many,many prayers. Having been through it you owe no one an explanation of anything. Take it day by day. Sometimes even minute by minute. I am 1 year out now. I am with you all the way! Much love! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@susiesalazar7360]

Ms Julie, I so want to give you a big and long hug right now. You continue to inspire me with your strength and your bravery. I can’t imagine what you are going through BUT do know their a lot of us who are with you. All the feelings you are having are totally valid. You and your family continue to be in my thoughts. It sounds like you have a great medical team. I love what one of your subscribers said in the comments…#rowandcostrong ❤. Sending you lots and lots of warm hugs Ms Julie ❤❤❤.

[@ritafirestone761]

Julie put all in God's hands and he will get you through. Attitude is everything. Prayers will be surrounding you and you will do fine. My mom had the port put in and it made the chemo so much easier. I was with her for all her treatments and got to know other cancer patients while there. Get involved with a breast cancer support group if you can.

[@aura-leekistner1810]

My prayers are always for you ❤❤

[@melissamckenna1077]

Sending prayers and strength.

[@apiecemaker1163]

Bless you sweet online friend. I hope you know and hope it helps to know many prayers from so many are being brought before the throne of God on your behalf. Also many prayers for your husband. He is going thru this also. Blessings to you both.

[@KMD2832]

Sending my thoughts and prayers your way Julie,x. Every new piece of information (whether positive or negative) is going to mess with your emotions, and that must be really hard to deal with. From watching other you tubers going through medical treatments and uncertainty the one thing they all seem to recommend is, take one day at a time, and if one day is too much on some days, take it it one hour at a time, and if one hour….. .etc. Your doctor sounded very encouraging and as he says, in a year you’ll be sorted. I’m hoping and praying that you get through this year in an easier way than you may be expecting. Best wishes from the UK, x.

[@picking4profit]

Wishing you well with your treatment. I had mine almost 12 years ago and it was a mastectomy & ld flap reconstruction (they took my back muscle to reform the breast) followed by 3 months of chemo and a few months of radiotherapy. I had 3 tumours and a large area of pre-cancerous tissue, but they found a micro met in my lymph node when they did the sentinal node biopsy so they gave me the full lot of treatment (originally I was just going to have surgery and radiotherapy). Try not to think too far ahead as it can be overwhelming, just take one day at a time and try to keep stress free as possible. It is also helpful to find others going through treatment to talk to who understand

[@tracyeagle322]

I'm sorry your going through this . prayers for you

[@kayb7415]

Continued prayers.

[@debraflowers5905]

Sweet Julie, you are feeling the emotions that are real. It is good to hear that you have a good doctor that you feel so confident with. I cannot understand your fear, but my dad had a brain tumor and it was rough watching him go through his treatments. You are such a strong lady, look at what you have been doing with your life the last several years. You will get through this even though there will be ups and downs. I'm praying for you, your family and everyone who is medically and spiritually taking care of you. Maybe this year plant a flower you haven't grown before to give you something else to help bring some joy. Not a lot, just enough for you. ❤🙏❤

[@edithjones1995]

Prayers for you.

[@sister_num7516]

Bless you! I totally understand the emotion of cancer - different body part for me, different treatment plan, different type of everything... but the emotion is great. My mantra was remove it and on with life ... this year will be my 20 year anniversary. You've got this! I remember a 5am morning waterfall of tears where a calm came over me while crying, that I was going to be ok - whether I lived, or died, I would be ok. I pray that for you, that you embrace the treatment plan, but don't fear, you will be ok.

[@heatherowens3334]

My heart hurts for you. I know all those feelings too well. Please know I’m praying for you and always sending good vibes! I’ve never met you and have only watched your videos (which I love) but you seem to be a strong woman! Keep that positive mind frame. ((( hugs)))

[@Sunflowers7989]

Continued prayers for you. Praying that the Lord gives you peace, comfort and healing. Sending love and hugs your way. 🙏🏻

[@HeatherCooan]

I wish all oncology professionals were as good, as thorough, and as transparent with their patients as yours is. Great bedside manner too. I'm so glad he's on your team!🤗

[@vickiegossett7214]

Prayers!

[@justvlm]

Oh my. I am so with you in prayer, I was just started this journey.with breast cancer. ER & PR + / HER2 Neg. Lots of tests can wear you out, but hang in there. We are WARRIORS, and will beat this beast. That is my mantra each morning. xxooxx

[@gingersmith6989]

Julie, prayers for you. Been there, done that in 2018, stage 3, lymph node involvement, etc. Be strong. I had a mastectomy and ZERO pain.

[@kwest518]

While I continue to keep you in my prayers, it sounds like you’re in good hands with this doctor/surgeon. I keyed on the surgeon stating, “you’re not going to die”. I pray for god to give you the emotional strength that you’re going to need while going through this journey. I know the unknown is very scary, but you WILL get through this and be able to enjoy life and family again. Please know that you’re in my thoughts.

[@audreypistor4610]

I will pray hard you do well. Have faith God is with you.

[@tayenda2420]

Thank you sharing i am going through similar experience. I am praying for you

[@susancanning1760]

Julie it seems you have done your self education on what is happening in your body & you have a good understanding of what your treatment will consist of. It is a very personal & emotional time for you but I admire your attitude. I believe education is so important..a lot to take in but you are doing a great job.🙏🏻

[@redlanternhomesteadcathym105]

Of course you are emotional! Close your eyes and feel our prayers. You got this. Loved your doctor!

[@livvig]

Im so sad this happened to you. But i really think your in good hands with that doctor. Sending you godd thoughts and some good viking spells from me, in Norway. You will be fine. ❤

[@growandpreserve]

Julie, I am so sorry you are going through this. Your keto diet and fasting regimen will help you more than you will believe. I have circled that parking lot and walked those halls at Emory more times than I can count. My husband was diagnosed with an aggressive form of stage 4 prostate cancer in 2017. Although he has had the traditional medical treatments at Emory, the doctors tell us that he has outlived his prognosis by 4 years. For that, I give tremendous credit to Jess Kelley (author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer). We hired her as a nutritionist. Keto, fasting, and supplements have added years to his life and zip to his years. He still plays 18 holes of golf most days of the week, looks terrific, and other than feeling tired from the drug treatment, he generally feels good. If the docs ever want to put you on Lupron (or similar hormone deprivation therapy), I hope you will reach out to me or do a very deep dive into the possible side effects before you make that decision. Thoughts and prayers are with you! Carter

[@CozyQueenAdventures]

Sending our thoughts and prayers your way.

[@teresavannarsdall3406]

Praying for you dear! I cried with you.....

[@kathyrichards4469]

Praying for you.🙏

[@simplysondra9096]

Dear Julia I am Praying 🙏🏾 for U I so hate that U are going through this I left u a message about my sister in law she was diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2022 she got SO SICK with chemo that ALL Treatments have been STOPPED She just got out of the hospital for the third time and she didn’t do have of the Great eating plan that U are doing and exercise at all I just want to thank U for sharing your Journey with Us You too me are SO STRONG AND U are A TRUE WARRIOR Please try to stay as calm as u can Blessing to U❤❤❤

[@deborahbaughman1366]

Praying for you. I wish you didn’t have to go through this. ♥️♥️♥️

[@melissamoore5785]

Im so sorry. I don’t know if you watch Eamon & Bec on KZbin but she just went through this last year and they documented most of it. I can’t imagine going through chemo and how scary it must all be. I will also be praying for you and sending you positive thoughts ❤

[@melissaveldt8198]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am a breast cancer survivor. I understand your feelings and worries and the not knowing of how chemotherapy will effect you. Please try to rest and eat healthy as much as you can. I figured out towards the end of my chemotherapy that if I ate during my treatment I didn’t get as sick. I’m not saying it works for everyone but something to try. Also make sure you get your doctor to prescribe some numbing cream for your port it was a life saver for me as I’m not a fan of needles. Have a blessed day and try to stay positive that everything will be okay. My prayers are with you.

[@dancnluc1]

Prayers going out

[@RowCoFarms]

Thank you

[@renitameares3838]

Mine was invasive ductile. I did not have radiation but my reconstruction was the same flap procedure and was a year in total but I could not start until a year after my mastectomy because I had chemo post surgery. I am 12 yrs cancer free! 💖💝💗 Your surgeon sounded very optimistic and sure of your treatment. Be positive. A lot of prayers are going up for you. 🙏

[@canadiangirl5159]

When my son's girlfriend was taking chemo, I was researching everything I could find. I remember finding a video from a doctor in BC, I think it was the University hospital in Vancouver. He was talking about how cancer cells feed off of sugar. Like it's their life source. Sugar is in everything, and I believe the body reads all types of sugars the same way. Like the sugar in a carrot or berries vs sugars in bread. I wish I could remember what that video was titled. Stay strong, I'm thinking about you.

[@oneadams1]

I just wanted to say that I'm praying for you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@rickfletcher5053]

Prayers

[@mariebrawley9314]

I’m praying so hard for you 😢😢😢

[@marymazzoni2079]

I love that he said that to you. That you will not die from this. I wanted so bad for one of my doctors to say that to me but they never did. I have the same cancer as you. Right side mastectomy with an expander and now an implant. Also lymph node involved. Also 2 tumors.

[@CT-ik3ee]

My doctor told me it was curable, but it had a habit of late recurrence .I don't know if he thought that was giving me some kind of reassurance while adding full disclosure, but it just freaked me out. Julie's doctor sounds so much better at communicating than mine. I hope you are recovering well and our lobular carcinomas are very soon a thing of the past with zero recurrence.

[@catherinekelly4045]

Sending you prayers, you are so brave to be sharing this with us all.

[@rhondahuber6412]

Praying🙏🏻

[@Michelle-ky8tn]

Ugh Julie, I just wanted to reach through the screen and hold your hand…I think what you were trying to say was, with breast cancer and everything that going through it shows to the public, it puts you in a place of vulnerability and boy oh boy, that’s a very uncomfortable place to be sometimes, I would like to think that most people will also show up with some compassion as well, all things considered, you seem to be handling it the best you can right now, and sharing here, although hard I’m sure, can also be a place of release. We are all pulling for you #teamjulie, have a great weekend ❤️

[@COWELLGIRL]

God bless !

[@loritanner4478]

Hi Julie. I'm waiting for my machine needle biopsy of my right breast on Feb. 7th. They found a noninvasive mass, as the surgeon called it on the top of my right breast in my yearly mammogram. So I've been on pins and needles for the past month and a half. Waiting to find out if my calcification cells are cancer or not. Was suppose to have the needle biopsy January 8th. But we found out we fell thru the medical insurance crack for January. No insurance till Feb. 1st. So I got to worry for another month to know. I'm praying for you as I pray for me. This month has seemed 6 years long so far. I'm just trying to be positive. And take it one day at a time. But it's been hard as you constantly have it flit thru your mind. Will keep you posted on my journey too. Us Tata sisters have to stick together!

[@karenpage9383]

When I was first diagnosed with cancer (myeloma, not breast)I was telling a friend who had a sister in law with stage 4 breast cancer. The family chipped in for a device, I can't remember the name, but it was a cooling/freezing head cover/hat thingy that is supposed to keep your hair from falling out. It was not covered by insurance at the time (7 years ago) but was something you could arrange for on your own. I ended up not having chemo, and even if I was going to it was not something I think I could use because myeloma can affect bone, blood, kidney, and brain. I'm thinking they'd have wanted to make sure my head was getting the full chemo, but I'm just speculating because it never came to that... at least not yet. When you first posted you had cancer I shared my story with you, mainly because I am treated at Emory in ATL too. I've been being monitored for years, my cancer inactive... but I had my annual recheck in December and my kappa light chains have spiked and they don't yet know why. I get it rechecked March 3rd and if high, I have to have another bone marrow biopsy. I just had a full body PET last year around this time and the only thing to light up was a single tonsil, which they said was fairly normal since the tonsils are the first line of immunity and become inflamed when you are fighting off germs. Now I'm hating that I did nothing to confirm that in the year since. If by any chance you will be there March 3rd too, maybe we can meet up and chit chat in a waiting room about all things homesteading 😊 It'd be a nice break from medical conversations!!! Just picked up a stationary bike this week and trying to figure out how to incorporate it in my schedule when I already feel I have no spare time and a to do list miles long. Is it wrong that I'm still stalling hoping the test was just a fluke and the repeat will be stable again?!? You'd think it would have lit a fire under my a$$ but instead I catch myself waiting to wage war until the recheck. To be fair, I'm taking supplements, getting acupuncture, and made an appt to try NET (neuro emotional technique). I'm not doing *nothing* but not doing as much as I probably should. Typing that makes me realize how stupid I'm being and how much I'd regret the wasted time if March's news is bad. I just don't want to allow room in my head to even entertain that possibility, you know?

[@kathybennett2108]

🙏💓🙏. Just subscribed!❤️

[@RowCoFarms]

Welcome aboard! Thank you!

[@massari4u]

My sister 37 is diagnosed with this we are starting chemo in 2 weeks or so. All we know that it has been spread to lymph nodes, she has a pt scan in a week to see if it has been spread to other areas, hopefully not. Our whole family is devastated. But seeing your video makes me feel good

[@RowCoFarms]

So sorry to hear about your sister. It’s a tough diagnosis to get. Just try to be as supportive as possible to her during this time. She may not say how she’s feeling but inside it’s turmoil. She may need an ear or a big ole hug throughout this process. I hope that her treatments are going as good as can be expected. Please keep me posted about her progress and I will be thinking her. ❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing your story with me. It means a lot.

[@TheSherryLouLou]

I challenge everyone to do as I have been doing for the past few days. I have an extra iPad, so while I am at work I have been running her playlist titled Vlog - Day in the Life. There are 90 videos. I have been watching 30 to 50 a day. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RowCoFarms]

Wow! That’s amazing. Thank you so much for your support. I really appreciate that. ❤️

[@gingertea5006]

You are going to be one of the many breast cancer survivors !!! Follow Dr Berg - healthy keto, intermittent fasting - you will be in my prayers and I will be following you ❤❤ I too have been through this and so I know what you are going through and I cried many times also

[@SoSheree]

Please don’t follow Dr Berg. He may be well meaning but he is unqualified and doesn’t care to make it clear in his content that he is not. He is a doctor in chiropractic - not a nutritionist, oncologist or dr in any form of cancer related care. He is a specialist in all things related to your spine.

[@comfortcreekranch4948]

Keep standing strong, and, trusting in Jesus! 🙏🌷❤️

[@debbieparkins1888]

Hang in there, baby steps and one day at a time.

[@sarahterry2140]

Dr. Longo’s fasting protocol has been clinically tested in so many cancer centers here and in Europe to ease treatment symptoms, prevented most for me. Best wishes for your health; it’s hard emotionally but gets easier. PS Cold caps do work and help you maintain privacy, though insurance doesn’t cover.

[@luccamartin8197]

Sorry that you are behaving to deal with breast cancer. My sister also has stage 3 breast cancer. She just completed her chemo treatments and will either have a mastectomy or radiation in the coming weeks.

[@luccamartin8197]

Coreection: Sorry that you are having to deal with breast cancer

[@allisonkrohn5529]

Trader Joe’s has a new ginger powder now for adding to water. No filler. No sugar or any additional ingredients. It tastes great and great for nausea.

[@kclark9521]

I just finished chemo for breast cancer 3 weeks ago. I have been reading, and trying to follow, a book by Dr. Kristi Funk, Breast The Owner's Manual. Really great research backed info. I also fasted 24 hours before and 24 hours after chemo. I got a better outcome than expected. I wish you have a better outcome as well. Hope this book can help you through this journey.

[@Frdunsing]

What a beautiful smile 😊 wanted to share with you KZbin video by Dodie Olsteen who recovered from cancer and has healing scriptures to listen to during your recovery ❤ I come into agreement with your family for healing 100% ❤ love you

[@kathygee5612]

💕💕

[@melissaleslie5456]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@tinafry6769]

🙏🙏

[@QuixoticBlackCat]

Thank you for sharing your story. I was just diagnosed with stage 3 ICD< very similar to your case, ER+, HER2-. Your share of your story is helping me understand what is ahead for me too and this is very helpful. I feel 100% exactly as you do as you stated at 14.44" -- 'the treaments that you have to go through for all of this, they damage you and hurt you...' I am feeling exactly everything you said at the end of this video. While all of these treatments are necessary, they are all quite invasive and alot. I am looking into targeted therapies as much as possible. I am also upset that all test either expose you to more radiation and other toxic agents like the gadolinium (heavy metals) for MRI. The standard of care is sstill far behind a lot of the research too. Only centers like Envita who do not operate under the insurance industry's total control are able to offer persoanl oncology, but they cost so much and its all out of pocket. Americans should all have healthcare/medicare for all. I am devasted by the coming costs of treatments. Please donate to me here: gofund.me/feee2c68

[@widow237]

♥️ 🙏

[@californiadoll6273]

Stage 3 & 4 are so much fun to listen to yayy ❤

[@wishinwellfarmstead2455]

💞🙏🏻💞

[@ritabaker3113]

🙏🙏❤️❤️😊

[@thinkpositive3084]

Did you did gene testing? God blessed you 🙏

[@jennifergoetzelman8853]

Did they suggest immunotherapy?

[@RowCoFarms]

Not at this time. They haven’t mentioned it to me.

[@Tinekke]

Are you still on Keto?

[@FlyingAway143]

Please start the Iodine Protocol. Iodine deficiency causes breast cysts, and if Iodine deficiency it still not corrected, cysts will turn to cancer. This is also what happens with ovarian cysts. Please don’t delay and start some real healing, as your body is starved for Iodine.

[@TRuth.T]

Soo sad to hear this... Please people look into the healing of: castor oil, Oil of Oregano or Ivomectin...

[@John-xp8fc]

Ozone therapy was a very effective treatment,before modern medicine took over.

[@ifyoucanthandletruthdontpost]

I had stage 3 b ilc and had radiotherapy and letrozole. My tumour was 73 mm I had half of right breast removed and nipple gone . Awaiting left breast symmetry now ,nearly 3 years later. Had fat grafts in affected breast due to necrosis and scar revision. I also had a lung nodule.also lymph node involvement. I never had chemotherapy due to ER positive not responds wel.