Got the blues.

ncsue0514

On Christmas Eve I was called back for a diagnostic mammogram following a screening mamogram that was iffy. I found out at that time that I likely had breast cancer. I've had 2 stereotactic breast biopsies & 1 lumpectomy with a second lumpectomy scheduled for Monday 3/3/14 because the margins weren't clear after the first. 

I'm fortunate that it's DCIS although it's grade 3 which means it's the fastest growing DCIS. It's comedo type, which isn't the best. I feel like the damn thing is growing while time goes by without starting any definitive treatment (i.e. radiation therapy, chemo, or something like Tamoxifen or Arimidex). I'm also feeling like my boob is being chopped off piecemeal - biopsies, local excisions, and perhaps ultimately a mastectomy if we're unable to get clean margins. 

I welcome any encouraging words you may have to share!

faerywings

No real words of encouragement- I have DCIS too and am scheduled for lump. on Monday. But I just wanted you to know I am thinking of you! Hugs!

ncsue0514

I'll say a prayer for BOTH of us today.

BTW - the lumpectomy itself went well. You'll do well with that piece. It's the waiting to get definitive treatment started that's hard to deal with...

Be well!

Sue

SophiaMarie

hope everything goes as well as possible for both of you!  This is a good place to come for support!

next40

I completly agree with the "piece at a time" remark. After the 4 sample piece biopsy, a month later a wire guided radioactive blue dye lumpectomy that took a total section the size of a tennis ball (did not know that much could be taken) the pathology report said IDC was in all margins. So 15 days later a total mastectomy. Don't know what makes me sad, mad or glad anymore. Grateful yes, but the seemingly long wait between seems forever. No treatment plan yet. Still waiting on next path report. I pray every day and will pray for you. Cancer is a game you play every day. You are the winner each and every day that you rise above the stress, take care of yourself and believe. Remember, NO one knows what you are going through, ask for what you need. That makes you stronger and in control.