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Er/pr/her2 + IIIA stage IDC
Hi, my 68 year old mother was diagnosed with hr+ pr+ and her2/neu breast cancer (score 2+ currently being verified with fish method), last week. she underwent a tumorectomy with an axillary dissection. the pathological analysis showed the following results: - infiltrating ductal carcinoma of 18 mm, grade SBR 3 according to…
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Did your doctor talk about your Ki67 %
Hello - I have IDC Stage 2 (++-), and I am one week out from my bilateral mastectomy. My lymph Node pathology reports were posted online, and from what I can read, there is no cancer in my lymph nodes. However, my Ki67% - was reported at 43%. so I have a Ki67: 43%. Is that bad? Did your doctor put much stock into your Ki67…
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Breast cancer survival
This breast cancer journey is so difficult to endure physically and psychologically. The one thing that helps me to feel better is to hear success stories of people who have survived long term. There is a " success stories" thread on here ( that I read frequently) but it is from over 10+ years ago. Let's share more recent…
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Onctoype 16- premenopausal…
what did you do when you were premenopausal and in what the doctor calls the “gray area” (16-25) for chemo and given the option? I’m not sure what to do because I had some things that worried me on my path report and the radiologist oncologist mentioned it as being “more advanced”. I had one of four nodes positive with…
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Been on Letrozole almost 4 years IDC
I will not list all the SE I had during my last 4 years on the 2 ALS I tried but it was not good. I took a 41/2 week break still had some major foot pain, sores not healed up in nose and very itchy scalp any how I am now cutting my Letrozole pill in half and taking it every other dayIF my SE come back in full I am done. I…
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Just diagnosed with IDC ER+ PR+ HER2+
I just was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma ER+ PR+ HER2+ on Dec 23rd, 2023 but still do not have an oncologist. I do not know what is normal for being diagnosed with cancer as I have never had cancer in my life before. I do not know the Stage or Grade of the tumour yet. I am in Canada. When looking up anything…
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Itchy rash after lumpectomy
hi there, Looking for advice please BC friends? I had a lumpectomy and SNB 5 weeks ago today. Lumpectomy Incision was all the way around my areola. I had my dressings taken off approx 2.5 weeks after surgery and thereafter developed an itchy rash around the areola. Saw my surgeon who advised it was some kind of skin…
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Rib pain after Double Mastectomy
I had a double mastectomy three weeks ago. I’m now having pain in my left side which may? Be a rib out. I’ve never had a rib out before. Is this common after a double mastectomy to have rib pain or possibly a rib out of place? I don’t feel ready to go to the chiro but boy does it bother me 😫
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Newly-dX'ed today
Hi everyone. I received my biopsy results this afternoon. I don't have the full picture yet, but I'm looking for some guidance and support from others who may have had a similar experience. Here are my details: 50-yo, possibly newly post-menopausal Diagnosis: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) HER2 Status: Positive Hormone…
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Did you get a 2nd Opinion regarding Oncology Report?
Hello, My onctype report should be back this week, and I am scheduled to meet with an Oncologist. I am just wondering if people get second opinions on oncology and the steps taken after mastectomy or lumpectomy.
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Drains out today - started to cry
Double Mastectomy was on March 13th. My drains were removed today, and saline was injected into the expanders. All is going well with recovery from surgery. When my husband and I left the office and walked to the elevator, I started crying. Tears of joy, tears of exhaustion. When I was first diagnosed and met with my…
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Prognostic without treatment
Hi community, Very hard to find information on patient refusing treatment. Mother 92 , has Recurrence IDC (first cancer 2011) she had lobectomy , axilliary node removed , she refused radiation , chemo and stopped hormone therapy after a few months… Now she is diagnosed with IDC stage 3a , grade 3 , at least one lymp node…
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Panicking Before Surgery
I am having so much anxiety and panic right now. Surgery is early next week for my double mastectomy. I have a lot to be grateful for. It was found early, in Stages 1-2, and is smallish still. But I am panicking over fear, and I get that. Also, the reality is setting in that I have to deal with this. Before, it was just…
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Recurrence after Mastectomy, then positive margins
Hello, I am hoping to connect with people who might have a similar situation to mine, although I think (?) my situation might be on the rare side. Six years ago I was diagnosed with Stage 1B IDC. I am BRCA2. I did a double mastectomy with reconstruction (implants) and was told chemo/radiation not needed since my tumor was…
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Recently diagnosed
Hi all, I’m new to this forum and some other patients I have met recommended me to come here. I just got diagnosed with stage 2A ductal invasive carcinoma, ER+/PR+/ HER- and I’m 26 years old. I have a 3.2 cm lump in my left breast. The treatment they want me to do is chemotherapy first even though they said there is a…
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Can't Decide Between Lumpectomy or BM(x)
Age: 51 IDC stage 1 (possible2) right breast Estrogen Positive Tomorrow, I see my breast surgeon again, and I am supposed to share with him if I want to go for a Lumpectomy or mastectomy. If I did a mastectomy, I would do a double mastectomy. I have been thinking and thinking. In one way, it would be easier to do a…
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2013 Survivors!!!
I was going to create this thread under the "Recovery, Renewal & Hope" thread, but then I decided that the IDC forum is our "home". We started this journey here as the "2012 Sisters" and grew, and grew, and grew. Although truly sad to see how many of us there are, each new member of our little family has been given the…
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Did you spend the night in hospital after bilateral mastectomy
Did you spend the night in the hospital after your bilateral mastectomy? My surgeon said he would probably send me home, but it seems like an extensive surgery, so I'm wondering what others did. I am having reconstruction at a later time, not the same time as mastectomy. I am having a skin-sparring mastectomy with…
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Hysterectomy Question
I am new here. I was diagnosed on 10/2023, IDC HR/PR+ HER2-. Stage 1A. Had Lumpectomy, Accelerated Partial Breast Radiation and on Tamoxifen. Due to some other issues I have, my doctors have decided I need a hysterectomy. Since my cancer is hormone positive, they said I might as well go ahead and get my ovaries out as…
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DCIS lead to IDC, receptor status question
hey all, I had my bilateral mastectomy on 2/1/24 with expanders placed. End up being invasive, so have to go back in this Tuesday for lymph node removal. They did not get the receptor status on the 1st, so currently waiting for that feedback from provider. My question I have and just don't understand is, if on Tuesday…
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Micromets in sentinel lymph node
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has had similar situation. I am 49 and premenopausal with HR+ HER2 - IDC with micromet found in 1 sentinel lymph node removed . The MO refused to do Oncotype due to RX ponder study and is recommending chemo. Anyone with similar situation who decided to be treated per oncotype score and ovarian…
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Torn
I wanted to delete my question but couldn't figure out how so I will just say I hope everyone has a nice day today!
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Just got Pathology report, Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, looking for others with similar diagnosis
Hello friends, I just found out earlier today via a Pathology report that my biopsy came back as Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. My tumour is approx 4cm wide, and it seems like I also have abnormal axillary lymph node. These are my results and I am trying to understand them before I go in and speak with the Surgeon on Friday:…
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Multivitamin
i am breast cancer survivor for 2 yrs (++- IDCS). Can i take Multivitamin after the treatment. My doctor said i can take multivitamin. Can you recommend which brand is good for the patient like me? Thanks -XT
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aromatase inhibitor/hormone therapy?
I had a lympectomy 2 weeks ago, the findings were that it was not in my lymph nodes, her 2 negative, 4 mm, stage 1A, I am 69, my cancer is considered a lazy cancer with a low risk of recurrance and is not aggressive. My oncologist said I dont need to have hormone therapy, but with therapy it would give me more reassurance…
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Single, living alone, no family or friends nearby. What's a girl to do?
Stage 1/Grade 1 IDC. I had decided DMX (no family history but why take the risk) but with all the info I've been reading, I'm wondering if lumpectomy is a better decision or should I just say goodbye to the girls, get reconstruction and go from there? My BFF is coming to town for the surgery next month and will stay for a…
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Gray zones for everything
Hi, I have a case that’s full of gray areas. I’m 51, pre menopausal, extensive LVi, multi focal, bi lateral, high ki67 of 54% but low oncotype of 18. I am considered technically node free but had some isolated tumor cells in node found in breast. None in sentinel nodes. my situation makes all the doctors I’ve talked to…
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I'm thinking about discontinuing all doctor visits.
I'm three years out, had stage 1, grade 2, lymph node negative, Oncotype 7 IDC with DCIS. I had a mastectomy and proceeded to go through a year of hell on hormonal meds until I stopped those. The doctors told me that until I reach year 5, I need to see my breast surgeon ever 6 months, my oncologist every 6 months, and my…
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BRCA2 mutation, IDC and lumpectomy and sentinel node
I found out that I had IDC and then through genetic testing, found out I have the BRCA2 mutation. After research and multiple discussions with surgeon and oncologist, I have decided to have lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy at this time. Now waiting for pathology report and will do every 6 month surveillance. Have others…
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Parathyroid disease and breast cancer
I keep on seeing posts that people have had these dual diagnoses; sometimes the parathyroid disease pre-dated the bc and sometimes the other way round. I am becoming convinced that the two are causally related, so am interested to see just how many of you have been affected. Many of us are getting osteoporotic and blaming…