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Hickory Ridge, AR

Why is there so many different kinds of Breast Cancer????? I dont get this???? I have just been paying attention since my diagnosis in April/May of 2026..... There is so many types, etc..... 😱

September 4
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Members responded to a newly diagnosed member's question about why there are so many types of breast cancer, offering personal experiences and... Read more

Members responded to a newly diagnosed member's question about why there are so many types of breast cancer, offering personal experiences and helpful explanations in a warm, welcoming way. Several members shared their own diagnoses, including IDC, ILC, HER2+, and hormone receptor positive subtypes, helping illustrate how differently the disease can show up from person to person. A recurring theme was curiosity about the possible link between blood type A and breast cancer risk, with one member even sharing a recent research article exploring that connection.

A MyBCTeam Member

I've had hormone positive, HER2 negative IDC twice now, but both of my cancers were totally different subtypes of IDC so my 2nd breast cancer, even though it's called a recurrence for insurance purposes according to my oncologist, is really a totally new cancer. My blood type is A+. I also have CHEK2 gene defect which makes me more prone to getting cancer

September 4
A MyBCTeam Member

I’ve also been diagnosed with IDC twice. My first cancer in 2016 was IDC. I’ve been wondering if blood type might play a role—back then, I noticed most people who responded to my question about their blood type had Type A+ or A-.

September 5
A MyBCTeam Member

I had both ILC and IDC. My blood type is A-

September 4 (edited)
A MyBCTeam Member

IDC, HER2+, blood type A-

September 4
A MyBCTeam Member

Hello Darlene, I am not a doctor but I do work in health along with having breast cancer myself. It can be imagined that the number of strains stem from the environment and blood types. It may not make sense, but if you think about it everyone do not process a disease in the same manner because their blood and other bodily functions knows how to get rid of the ailment.

In the back of my mind, I asked this question and after research I was to see how things work. I notice women that I speak to have different types and my oncologist helped me to understand how breast cancer changes. Have a great and blessed day.

September 4

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