Waiting on HER and Hormone Receptor Info
Recived my diagnosis yesterday. The info I have so far is
High-grade invasive mammary carcinoma, no special type (ductal) with associated intermediate to high grade ductal carcinoma
in situ with cribriform and micropapillary architecture. Foci suspicious for lymphovascular invasion. Microcalcifications present,
associated with invasive carcinoma and benign epithelium.
But they said the HER/Hormone info will take a few days. Honestly from what I can tell, this is looking pretty bad. I am very anxious about the rest of the information. Does anyone have any input on how much longer they had to wait for the rest of the story?
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Hi @erinmyers and welcome to our community. We're so very sorry for the reasons that bring you here, but we're really glad you've found us. You're sure to find our amazing space a wonderful source of advice, information, encouragement, and support - we're all here for you!
We know the first few days after a diagnosis can be so overwhelming and confusing - we're here to help you understand. This section from our site might be helpful to you to understand what each piece of your pathology report means, as well as when to expect the other pieces to fall into place (usually 1- 2 weeks): How to Read Your Breast Cancer Pathology Report
There's also some good information on what to expect here: Planning Your Treatment
We know the waiting can be excrutiating, so try to keep your mind busy while you wait, with puzzles, reading, games, time with friends, tv, exercise. Keep an eye on your portal as well, as sometimes information will be uploaded there before you have a chance to chat with your doctor.
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