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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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- Hi Hazel, Thank you for your Message, really appreciate it. Surgery is booked for 2/5. The surgeon said the tumor is tiny so very hard to predict what treatment may be required until after surgery. Hopefully lymph nodes will come back negative. Just have to wait and see I guess. So scared and worried but not much can be done except to carry on normal as much as possible. Regards xx
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, I had 2 tumours, one 15mm, one 8mm, Grade 2. I thought I would need a mastectomy but they were both in the same quadrant of one breast. The surgeon said he would treat them as one as they were so close together and as I am large breasted he believed he could perform a lumpectomy without too much trouble. Surgery went well and I can hardly notice where he operated. I also had the wires inserted and had only one lymph node removed which was negative.I assumed I would just have the 6 weeks radiation and be on my way. However, my family history is quite tragic so they recommended chemo. My advice would be to listen to your medical team, weigh up the facts and then make your decision. I was told to make the decision that would leave me the least regrets down the track. I have had the chemo, not a pleasant trip but doable. I am currently through 14/30 radiation treatements. I now know that if something happens in the future, I did everything possible to prevent that. I'm happy with my decision to have a lumpectomy. Everybody is so different, every cancer is so different, try to take it one day at a time, I wish you well with whatever you decide, take care, Hazel xx
crossing fingers. will keep you all posted. xx
Yamo,
Hope your meeting with specialist goes well tomorrow. All the best. Ask all your questions of your surgeon.
Cis
Marg and liztay
All the best for tomorrow.
Cis
Marg and liztay
All the best for tomorrow.
Cis
good luck tomorrow. will touch base tomorrow on here to see how we went.
Marg x
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
Good luck for tomorrow, you will b fine.xxxRobyn
Thank You C.yeo. Will definitely stay on for support. xx
