ILC diagnosis
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New to this group and to the diagnosis of ILC. I’ve been told I’m Er+, PR -, HERS2- , grade 1, stage 1A, 17mm cancer area -of course all subject to change after post- surgical biopsies in October. My question (concern?) is with ILC such a sneaky cancer and my inability to do a contrast MRI due to a severe allergy to the contrast, how will I truly know the extent of the cancer? At this time, I’m being guided to do a lumpectomy followed by definite radiation and AI therapy but I’m wondering if a mastectomy is really the best option. Thoughts?
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Hi @tpm1317 , welcome to Breastcancer.org. We're sorry for the reason that brought you jhere, but glad you found us.
You may find these two articles from our main site helpful as you learn more about your options and the different tests used to evaluate breast cancer:
In the meantime, feel free to explore other categories and discussions in our community that may be helpful as you prepare for surgery, like our Surgery - Before, During, and After forum.
Hope this helps!
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Hi tpm1317 - welcome to the club no one wants to join but glad you found us. I'm a 20 year 8 month survivor (diagnosed 02/02/2006) of stage 3 ILC, ER/PR+. I had bilateral mastectomy, TAC chemo, radiation, endured 3.5 years on AIs and oophorectomy. Due to family history and other factors two surgeons and my oncologist all suggested bilateral mastectomy. I had too much cancer in the breast on the cancer side so lumpectomy was not an option. My only choice was single or bilateral mastectomy. There is life after breast cancer!
Wishing you and easy time as you start on your journey and a long life.
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