I am recently diagnosed with IDC still waiting on what stage. I know it is about 2cm with only one lymph node possibly affected. It is 90% hormone responsive. HER2 negative. Not sure what all that means. I am scared. My doctor is trying to get as much information before we discuss a plan of action.
I just found out that I seem to have extensive DCIS with multi focal microinvasions and a positive lymph node. None of my mammograms picked this up and I have them every 6 months. The MRI I just had didn't show any of it. This is a result of a second lumpectomy. I have decided to have a double mastectomy since my cancer…
I was scheduled for a lumpectomy next Friday for my ER/PR + and HR- breast cancer but today the genetic counselor called me with some devastating news and that is I have the BRCA-2 gene mutation. I haven’t spoken to the surgeon yet but I’m assuming I will have to have a double mastectomy and I have been crying we unite a…
Hello Everyone. I am 48 and just diagnosed with BC on April 19th. I have been having diagnostic mammograms for about 5 years (twice a year). Ladies at the breast center say I have "busy breasts" cysts, calcifications, etc… Mammogram in March came back as a BI-RADS 4b for a lobulated hypoechoic lesion with internal blood…
I saw a reply to a post yesterday that went through every pro and con for each of lumpectomy, SMX and DMX. It was incredibly thorough and gave excellent points for all options. Of course, now I can’t find it. I wanted to review it again before my visit with the surgeon tomorrow if anyone could point me in the right…
I will appreciate if someone can recommend doctors with experience in Triple Negative breast cancer in Los Angeles area.
Hi all, I'm new, I was just wondering what was the timeline from you from when you were diagnosed to when you had surgery? I had a biopsy on the 18th and it came back May 1st positive for IDC. I now have an appointment I think with the general surgeon on Tuesday May 9th. I'm sure she's going to schedule me for an mri, but…
Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed on May 1st....my birthday 🙄 I have Invasive Ductal carcinoma grade 3. What happens at the next appointment? I don't know what stage I am. What happens next? I am trying not to panic as I don't want to freak out my kids....but I'm scared.
Hello. I just need a bit of support. I’m feeling super overwhelmed by this diagnosis. Tomorrow is my mri and next week I meet with the surgeon. The HER2 results should be in by then. At this point I feel like every ache and twitch is further disease and the thought of death is consuming me. I just retired, and can’t…