The situation has changed. I have read the pathology report and I'm confused about my diagnosis.
I don't understand why the breast surgeon said that I don't have cancer. From reading the pathology report it sounds like I have cancer.
It says there is some DCIS, but it also says that there is an encysted carcinoma or a cribriform carcinoma.
Are they referring to the carcinoma that is in the duct? Or are they referring to another (possibly invasive) carcinoma?
The pathology report doesn't sound very clear and I'm feeling very confused.
Why would the breast surgeon say that I don't have cancer if I have cancer?
I don't know who to talk to to get clear on this. I have previously been told (by the breast surgeon's receptionist) that I can't talk to her directly because I'm not a private patient.
Is that true? And if so who do I talk to if I have questions?
I'm finding the uncertainty very distressing. It has been very taxing on my mental illness* these past few weeks while I have been waiting for the results.
I'm feeling very overwhelmed and right now I'm dissociating. I'm finding it hard to think or write.
*I have complex trauma and severe depression and anxiety and I get triggered by things.
