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Member Since: February 6, 2008
Last Login: September 11, 2008
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Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: Sep 11, 2008 11:27 pm

treatment after arimidex

I was feeling the same way on the Arimidex. I was fatigued with no energy and had to struggle to get out of bed n the morning. My Doctor changed me to Aromasin and I am feeling a lot better.

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: Sep 4, 2008 09:45 am

I have Tricare Prime and they did not pay for any of my oncotype charges. I made my decision not to have chemo based on this test and therefore saved them alot of money. They would not take this into consideration.

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: Sep 2, 2008 08:44 am

IDC

Thank you Sue. There were two masses and they measure 2.1 and .7. She is ER/PR positive. She has alot of questions and is very apprehensive, to say the least. .

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: Sep 1, 2008 10:39 pm

IDC

My friend was diagnosed with IDC with postive sentinal node involvement, stage 2, grade 1. She had a partial mastectomy with dissection of three nodes, one of which is positive for carcinoma. Her onc strongly suggests chemo and radiation. Can anyone give advice for her?

Posted in: Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Radiation Therapy - Before, During and After, Created: Apr 5, 2008 09:21 pm

any april rad gals?

I will be starting radiation this month. I will have the balloon placed for the mamosite on April 9 then begin radiation on April 14. I am praying that all goes well with no complications. Thanks for the tips on the creams. I had no idea.

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: Apr 5, 2008 08:48 pm

Thank you!!

I am so grateful for this site. Here's my story. I was diagnosed with IDC in February. My ONC recommended IV Chemo, Radiation and Oral chemo for five years. I wanted to refuse the IV chemo. I got on this site with the info I had and was told from one of you that I need to get my grade and my Ocotype before I made a decision. I did that and my Ocotype came back at 9. My onc changed his mind and said I didn't need IV chemo. I got a second consult and he also said that Chemo was not recommended for an Oncotype of 9, Stage 1, grade 2 with clear margins. So, if it were't for you I would probably be getting IV chemo. Thank you very much.

Posted in: Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Help Me Get Through Treatment, Created: Mar 31, 2008 10:04 am

Making a decision

I had a lumpectomy for IDC in Feb (stage 1, grade 2, ER/PR + Her2 -. I just got my oncotype back and it is low (6%). I have a choice of IV chemo, radiation and oral chemo for 5 years. I want to skip the IV chemo? Any suggestions?

Posted in: Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Help Me Get Through Treatment, Created: Mar 11, 2008 10:19 pm

Making a good choice

I have IDC Stage 1, ER+ PR+ Her2-I have had a lumpectomy. My Onc offered IV Chemo (Docetaxel, Cyclophosphamide) Radiation and Anastrozole ( 5 years). I am considering refusing the IV chemo and just having radiation and taking the Anastrozole. I will follow up with frequent visits, mamograms etc. Does this seem like a good choice?

Posted in: Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Just Diagnosed, Created: Feb 15, 2008 10:36 pm

IDC

I was diagnosed with IDC on Jan 30. I chose a surgeon who was not in my insurance plan so I had to go with his partner. I wanted to check her credentials on the internet. When I called the office for her web address the office manage became very defensive and told me that if I was uncomfortable with this surgeon I could go to another surgeon. She told the surgeon who also said I could go to another surgeon if I was uncomfortable. Now I worried that I am going under the knife of a person who may not be happy with me. I can see another surgeon who cannot see me until the 25th. I am afraid to wait that long. I dont' know what to do now! Any advice?

Posted in: Connecting With Others Who Have a Similar Diagnosis + IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma), Created: Feb 7, 2008 02:04 pm

finding a surgeon

I was diagnosed with IDC. I need a good surgeon in Omaha Nebraska. Can anyone give a a name at the University.

Posted in: Tests, Treatments & Side Effects + Just Diagnosed, Created: Feb 5, 2008 10:35 pm

just diagnosed

I am newly diagnosed as of yesterday. I spent most of my day today with the surgeon. I am trying to decide Mastectomy vs lobectomy. Should I allow a general surgeon to do it or should I go to the Mayo Clinic. I am so confused. My cancer is stage 2. So I will need to do the lymph biopsy.