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
All the best for your results today - fingers crossed the margins are now clear with the extra bits being tested. If it isn't in the nodes & the margins are clear - you may well only have radiation (like me.)
The waiting is ALWAYS the hardest bit to do .... you mind plays games with you. Try not to overthink it all. It is what it is - then it is up to your team to map out the next few months for you.
If you can, ask if you can record the conversation with your specialists on your phone (and any other ones) for reference later on.
My lumps were found in late Nov & I had yet another mammogram which once again, didn't show it (even tho my GP stipulated exactly where the tumours were!) ... (and none of the previous ones picked it up either, as I have dense breast tissue) ... see this post here & feel free to fill in the survey: http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/18943/have-your-say-survey-on-breastscreen-australia-s-position-statement-on-breast-density#latest
My ultrasound in early Dec was inconclusive, so a core biopsy was done between Xmas & New Year & came back as positive to cancer on Jan 5. I had my 'breast conserving' surgery on Jan 15th & radiation in March/April & am now on Letrozole.
All the best, thinking of you xxx
All the best for your results today - fingers crossed the margins are now clear with the extra bits being tested. If it isn't in the nodes & the margins are clear - you may well only have radiation (like me.)
The waiting is ALWAYS the hardest bit to do .... you mind plays games with you. Try not to overthink it all. It is what it is - then it is up to your team to map out the next few months for you.
If you can, ask if you can record the conversation with your specialists on your phone (and any other ones) for reference later on.
My lumps were found in late Nov & I had yet another mammogram which once again, didn't show it (even tho my GP stipulated exactly where the tumours were!) ... (and none of the previous ones picked it up either, as I have dense breast tissue) ... see this post here & feel free to fill in the survey: http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/18943/have-your-say-survey-on-breastscreen-australia-s-position-statement-on-breast-density#latest
My ultrasound in early Dec was inconclusive, so a core biopsy was done between Xmas & New Year & came back as positive to cancer on Jan 5. I had my 'breast conserving' surgery on Jan 15th & radiation in March/April & am now on Letrozole.
All the best, thinking of you xxx