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Rose12
Rose12 Member Posts: 95
edited June 2014 in IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)

My pathology report says I am High estrogen, PR negative, and Her-2 negative. Comedo type Ductal grade 3. Surgerty report says, 0.7 cm. Stage 1 A.  I hope I am not missing anything. DCI in situ with DCIS present. 3% of tumor has DCIS.  I believe I have both. I am waiting for my Oncotype report. I saw on my report the Dr. wrote on it, Radiation Therapy and AI(pill, inhibertor)?  Does anyone else have this type of diagonis or some words of incouragement? I had lumpectomy surgery, he said he wanted to wait 3 months. I almost lost my breath! I told him I wanted to start my treatment sooner. When I came out of the room, he said he changed his mind and wanted to see me again in 2 weeks. It is almost 4 weeks since my surgery. I heard sometimes if they do the Radiation too soon it doesn't work. I was so scared when he said 3 months. All I thought about was that is going to come back. There is alot of good information on here. I have been lurking for a while. Love to all.

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  • toomuch
    toomuch Member Posts: 901
    edited February 2012

    Florida - You don't say what doctor told you to come back but it seems like your referring to your surgeon. Have you seen a medical oncologist? Even if your surgeon does't think chemo is indicated, it's a good idea to get an opinion from a MO and a RO. If your nodes were negative, your oncotype score will help to determine the benefit you would have from receiving chemo. Sending you calming vibes as you wait until have a plan in place.

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  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 6,241
    edited February 2012

    Hi Florida ... I'm glad you decided to post .. I lurked for quite awhile myself in the beginning.

    I had a Stage I tumor as well.  It was IDC, DCIS and LCIS combined.  I had a lumpectomy and radiation.  I believe I started radiation about a month after my lumpectomy.  The doctor wanted to give it plenty of time to heal.

    Please post more often and I'm sure you'll get lots of support.  We're here for you.

    hugs,

    Bren

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  • Dianarose
    Dianarose Member Posts: 2,407
    edited February 2012

    Hi everyone, it does suck to all be here, but it has helped calm me down in many ways.

     BinVa- I have the same 3 as you. The DCIS and LCIS was over 7 yrs ago. Now it is the IDC in the other breast. Were yours in the same breast? From what I have read about the LCIS it is a life time higer risk of getting an invasive cancer so I don't know if a lumpectomy again is the right choice. I know it is an easier route than a mastectomy, but I really don't know what to do. Not much was said about the LCIS 7 yrs ago. What were you told about it?

    Florida55- they did my radiation within a few weeks after surgery.

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