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2nd cancer - melanoma
I can't believe I am back to the beginning again. After surviving the last year of IDC dx, surgery, chemo, rads + hormonal blockers...I just had a skin biopsy come back as melanoma. Not sure where to post, I thought maybe there was somewhere for secondary type cancers. I am wondering if there is a link somehow? I am always…
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Newly diagnosed HR- HER2+ with questions
Hi everyone - I was just diagnosed with HR-/HER2+ IDC/ILC, and have been reading up in these forums, seeking wisdom from people who have already been thru this. I have a couple questions I haven't been able to find answers for: 1. Is permanent chemo-brain inevitable (eg from TCHP or AC-THP)? Some of the discussion forums…
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Just Diagnosed IDC - Grade 2
I was just diagnosed on Thursday 6/22/23 with IDC Grade 2. I have an initial appointment with a breast surgeon this week but haven't seen my films or pathology report yet. Have filled out forms to get copies. Trying to only deal with the information I have right now and not worry about other things that are unknown at this…
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Updated treatment plan
Hi All, Went to Dana Farber today for 2nd opinion On my tnbc, stage 1 grade 2 1.2x.09 x1 Diagnosed7/24/23 Loved my surgeon at DF she is wonderful! She did a physical exam and we went over my path report from biopsy She emphasized importance of lymh nodes My biopsy u/s biopsy report stated clear but she said only an MRI can…
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Triple negative breast cancer
I just had my port installed today & I start the Ac/t chemotherapy on Monday. I'm a bit scared about this but have a very positive attitude towards it. Trying to have the GI Jane attitude about shaving my head ! But still nerve racking about being bald men just don't get it !
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Newbie - Diagnosed IDC T1N0 HER+, PgR+, HER2- and DCIS
Hello, I'm 57 and was diagnosed in July. I had a lumpectomy which removed the .4mm tumor and tissue with DCIS, the margins were clear, then had a sentinel biopsy which came out negative. I will be seeing my docs for followup and to discuss treatment however since they removed everything I don't see why I should pursue…
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What’s recovery look like for double mastectomy?
I was just diagnosed and considering double mastectomy. I have my surgery scheduled for this month. Can someone tell me what the recovery looks like and what to expect? Pain, timeframe to be up and about?
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Mastectomy pillow
I am scheduled for my double mastectomy this month. What actually helped do I am not buying unnecessary things. pillow? bra? Shirt with pocket for pump?
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Podcast: Genomic Assays: What Are the Different Kinds and How Do They Work?
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Diagnosed 7/15/23, Grade 3, HER2- ER+ PR-
Hi, I was just diagnosed with IDC; this is my 1st post. I’m 48, married with two teenagers. I have scrolled around on this site and there are a lot of great resources and stories. I have not yet seen anyone with the same result I received: Grade 3, HER2- (negative) ER+ (positive) moderate staining 30%, PR- (negative) 0%.…
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Triple Positive - working with treatment
Received a triple positive diagnosis 4 days ago-2mm invasive ductal carcinoma. ..I am scheduled for a lumpectomy on my right breast on 4/18. I dont 100% know the treatment until the surgery is done, but am meeting with my oncologist prior to the surgery to discuss potentially what this will entail, I assume chemo plus…
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What does this mean?
Adenocarcinoma, invasive, ductal type, nuclear grade 2
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How long is too long to wait??
I am newly diagnosed invasive DCIS high grade. Approx 7mm based on calcifications Central necrosis, Ki67 50-60%. My surgery is scheduled out 2 months from time of biopsy and 4months from initial abnormal mammogram. From what I have researched and speaking with breast cancer survivors that I know it seems too long to wait.…
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Invasive ductal carcinoma AND Brca-2 gene mutation
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…
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IDC Grade 3
Hi everyone, I’m new and just beginning this journey. Had a callback from mammogram, and then biopsy after. Got pathology report today and it’s IDC, Grade 3. Mass is 6.5mm. The report says lymph nodes not identified but is that because they haven’t checked yet? Will I find out more on that later? I have to call an…
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Extremely claustrophobic and need an MRI
Hope everyone here is doing well. I have a question. I have been diagnosed (by a biopsy) with breast cancer and now they want to do an MRI. I am being told it will be a closed MRI and I will be given two valium. I am EXTREMELY claustrophobic (had a donut CT scan and freaked out even on that) so am wondering if there are…
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IDC diagnosis this morning
Hello, have just learned my biopsy was positive for IDC. First meeting with breast surgeon May 10th. I don’t have my biopsy report yet. I know from my mammo it is 0.5x0.6x0.5. The nurse said pathology shows er+ but pr-. HER status not yet known. This all started from a 6 month diagnostic. Pretty scared.
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Severe health anxiety
Ok had the worst night of sleep since this nightmare began at my 6 mo diagnostic mammo a few weeks ago. My background is that I suffer from intense health anxiety and have a long history of panic attacks. I do not medicate because I have an intense fear of medications. (was once given pain meds after a c section and had…
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Not Sure
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.
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BCO members for 10 or more years - read their inspiring stories
The Breastcancer.org Discussion Board Community has been actively growing for over 12 years, and there are a number of members who have been involved since the beginning. Not only have they provided support and comfort to others for all these years, but they have shared the ups and downs of their journeys and inspired and…
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I have Questions....looking for answers
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…
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DCIS with microinvasion
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…
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Beyond anxious…
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…
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Lumpectomy vs DMX post?
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…
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Just diagnosed
Hey ladies, never thought I would be part of this group but here I am. Readingcomments has been very helpful. I was diagnosed last week with IDC, possible other area in the same breast. Not sure of the stage yet, hope to find out tomorrow during my appointment with the "team". It has not spread to my lymph nodes so that's…
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Best doctors for breast cancer in Los Angeles area
I will appreciate if someone can recommend doctors with experience in Triple Negative breast cancer in Los Angeles area.
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Scared and just diagnosed
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.
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Timeline
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…
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guide to understanding biopsy report?
Hello I just got my pathology report from my core biopsy. I am finding resources to understanding biopsy report from surgery. Is there a line by line guide for understanding my core biopsy report?