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Chemo and Guillain Barre Syndrome and r there any groups on Sunshine Coast, Coolum to Noosa Region?
Hi, I was only diagnosed with Breast cancer on 1 Aug and had a mastectomy plus 2 lymph nodes on 10 Aug with a further op on 16th to remove 15 more lymph nodes. Was diagnosed with Gr 3 multi focal DCI...
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/types-of-breast-cancer/ductal-carcinoma-in-situ/
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/types-of-breast-cancer/#early
The links describe the difference .
It may be they disgnosed dcis initially. But with positive nodes and then further axilliary clearance I think you'll find it is now considered idc. It's common to have a different result after surgery...hence why retested and then chemo being offered etc.
It doesn't alter your treatment plan. My Doctor never discussed stages etc with me...just saying it's small but aggressive treatment was offered due to its grade. I think they don't like to get caught up on the stage and grade too much with us as it isn't particularly helpful (for our heads).
Do you have copies of your pathology following surgery?
This link describes the diffetent aspects of understanding a report.
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/understanding-your-diagnosis/tests/understanding-your-pathology-report/breast-pathology/breast-cancer-pathology.html
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/types-of-breast-cancer/#early
The links describe the difference .
It may be they disgnosed dcis initially. But with positive nodes and then further axilliary clearance I think you'll find it is now considered idc. It's common to have a different result after surgery...hence why retested and then chemo being offered etc.
It doesn't alter your treatment plan. My Doctor never discussed stages etc with me...just saying it's small but aggressive treatment was offered due to its grade. I think they don't like to get caught up on the stage and grade too much with us as it isn't particularly helpful (for our heads).
Do you have copies of your pathology following surgery?
This link describes the diffetent aspects of understanding a report.
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/understanding-your-diagnosis/tests/understanding-your-pathology-report/breast-pathology/breast-cancer-pathology.html