A new journey
I have just been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma with a grade 2 tumor. Doctor said that it's very early stages as it is very tiny, cannot be felt and need to have a wire inserted into the area to remove the tumor.
Seeing the specialist tomorrow to organise surgery. Have had a horrible 2 weeks of tests, biospy and waiting for results. Specialist said I didn't need a masectomy as it's small and lumpectomy with radiation will be successful.
SO worried that I may need chemo depending on the results of the surgery as he has to check if it's in the lymph nodes. So confused and scared.
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So sorry to hear your news. The thing is to take one day at a time. Try not to think too far ahead and concentrate on getting each step done.
Waiting as everyone here will tell you is the worst. Waiting for results, appointments, treatment but just try to take one day at a time.
It is a scary time but come back here for support or questions. I find the ladies here very helpful and have lots of advice.
Ps: I am currently done 4 of 6 sessions of chemo. I had bilateral masectomy.
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So sorry to hear your news. The thing is to take one day at a time. Try not to think too far ahead and concentrate on getting each step done.
Waiting as everyone here will tell you is the worst. Waiting for results, appointments, treatment but just try to take one day at a time.
It is a scary time but come back here for support or questions. I find the ladies here very helpful and have lots of advice.
Ps: I am currently done 4 of 6 sessions of chemo. I had bilateral masectomy.
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Thank you for your responseC.Yeo. Was yours early breast cancer?
I have full faith that I will conquer this and trying very hard to take it a day at a time. The decision making and worrying is the worst. I am indecisive whether to have a masectomy and not worry about it again or just have the tumor removed with radiation and see how it all goes. It's really driving me crazy.
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I have stage 3 with 11 out of 14 nodes involved. Even though it is only on the left, I chose to have both remove for my own reasons.
Be guided by your drs and ur inner self. It is not an easy decision to make. Did your surgeon run through options for you? As for me, there was not much choice as it was a quite large 70 mm and 15mm.
There will probably be others here who will come on to talk about their experience.
Take one step at a time. One thing I did was start doing some walking almost immediately after diagnosis which I believe help me through treatment process so far.
Xxxxx
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Mine was exactly like yours.Invasive ductal carcinoma grade 2.Just remember though,that even though the type is the same,they are all different depending on what they find in the pathology report.I chose a mastectomy,and I also had chemo because my oncologist recommended it after seeing my pathology results.(which you get after surgery).Even if you do need chemo,don't worry,because these days it is not the horror trip that you heard of years ago.These days there are medications for just about every side effect known.What I would say at the moment though,is don't get too far ahead of yourself.Try to take things one day at a time,and focus on what YOU KNOW,not what you fear.Stay on here,because it is the BEST place for support and advice.Cheers xoxRobyn0
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Did you find out your stage after surgery or beforehand? The dr told me that he won't know any more until after the operation. At first he just told me that they will need to insert a wire into the area to help remove the tumor and then followed by radiation. He said I don;t need and didn't recommend a masectomy at this stage but he did say that it was option for me if that's what I wanted.
I do keep myself busy by going to the gym and also doing Yoga which has been a great help for me to continue as normal. Thank you so much for your comments and reply. It does help talking to others that are going or have been through this dilemma. xx
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I know at least a stage 2 when I got the first biospy because it was in the nodes already. It is only after my surgery that I got the full report. Initially, we thought it was a 3 to 4 cm tumour showed up on mammogram and ultrasound. Even the drs could not feel it in the nodes. After surgery, it was a larger and 2 tumours. And with the number of nodes, it was stage 3. But my decision to go for bilateral was based on the initial biospy. And the 2 tumours were different ie ilc and idc. Sometimes I still dont believe I understand all said in the post surgery report.
Yes, it is helpful at least to have other to talk to. I needed to talk to a physocologist too in the early days. It will get better I believe once you come to some decisions and have a plan.
Do continue to stay for support.
Xxxxx Cis.
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Thank You C.yeo. Will definitely stay on for support. xx
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Good luck for tomorrow, you will b fine.xxxRobyn
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I am sure I will - and I feel I am in very good hands. but of course it would be unnatural not to be nervous. WE are lucky things have improved from years ago. Will let you know how I go tomorrow later. thanks for your support Robyn.
Marg xx
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good luck tomorrow. will touch base tomorrow on here to see how we went.
Marg x
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Marg and liztay
All the best for tomorrow.
Cis
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Marg and liztay
All the best for tomorrow.
Cis
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Yamo,
Hope your meeting with specialist goes well tomorrow. All the best. Ask all your questions of your surgeon.
Cis
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crossing fingers. will keep you all posted. xx
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