Newly diagnosed invasive carcinoma stage 2
Hi there , new to this .... Diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in my right breast . Had a lumpectomy 3 weeks ago , 2 nodes removed and 18mm Tumor .Nodes were clear . Had satellite nodules in my...
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Hi @Nicksta - welcome! Sorry to hear that you're going down this road - you've come to the right place for a supportive community with a ton of us who know exactly how you feel.
The waiting is absolutely the hardest part and hopefully tomorrow, when you get some results, things will be a lot clearer for you and you will have a plan ahead of you.
I didn't have the option of lumpectomy as by the time my invasive lobular carcinoma was diagnosed, it was too extensive so I've had a double mastectomy, which removed all the cancer, and I'm now going through chemo then radiation - for insurance and 'mopping up' purposes.
Being confident in your medical team is really important. There are plenty of women and men on here who have had a lumpectomy and no recurrence, and many others who have had a recurrence - even after mastectomy. There is no permanent guarantee either way. Definitely 'making the best decision now' is great advice.
Take your time, do all your research and make sure you feel 100% informed and confident about what you're going to do. You should absolutely request an MRI if that will give you piece of mind. I was very insistent about getting as much information as possible, and really went into my surgery and treatment plan feeling that it was the best way forward for me.
Take someone with you - do you have a breast care nurse yet? - or record your appointments on a phone so you can listen back and feel that you've had all your questions answered - sometimes the info you get is so overwhelming.
All the best for tomorrow! xxx
The waiting is absolutely the hardest part and hopefully tomorrow, when you get some results, things will be a lot clearer for you and you will have a plan ahead of you.
I didn't have the option of lumpectomy as by the time my invasive lobular carcinoma was diagnosed, it was too extensive so I've had a double mastectomy, which removed all the cancer, and I'm now going through chemo then radiation - for insurance and 'mopping up' purposes.
Being confident in your medical team is really important. There are plenty of women and men on here who have had a lumpectomy and no recurrence, and many others who have had a recurrence - even after mastectomy. There is no permanent guarantee either way. Definitely 'making the best decision now' is great advice.
Take your time, do all your research and make sure you feel 100% informed and confident about what you're going to do. You should absolutely request an MRI if that will give you piece of mind. I was very insistent about getting as much information as possible, and really went into my surgery and treatment plan feeling that it was the best way forward for me.
Take someone with you - do you have a breast care nurse yet? - or record your appointments on a phone so you can listen back and feel that you've had all your questions answered - sometimes the info you get is so overwhelming.
All the best for tomorrow! xxx