Help me understand path report

Bar65
Bar65 Member Posts: 20
edited June 2014 in DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)

I just had my post operative follow up today for a lumpectomy (everything was clear).  Please help me understand my path report.  I understand cribriborm and intermediate grade 2, but when I look on the internet at the meaning of each, it says it isn't cancer so I'm assuming I'm interpreting it wrong.  Thanks for your help.

DCIS, atypical ductal hyperplasia, extensive sclerosing adenosis with associated microcalicifications, columnar ductal hyperplasia and intraductal papillomatosis, previous biopsy site changes, cribriform, intermediate grade 2.

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  • JamieB86
    JamieB86 Member Posts: 397
    edited June 2012

    I'm sorry Bar65, but you do have cancer, just non-invasive cancer.  Look up posts from Beesie.  She taught me so much.

    Best wishes.

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  • Bar65
    Bar65 Member Posts: 20
    edited June 2012

    Thanks for your reply.  I was told that, and I've accepted that, it's just so confusing when you get the path report and look this stuff up.  I'm very greatful that everything was taken out the first time.  I'm just greatful it was even found in the first place.  I just wish I didn't have to have radiation, but it is what it is.

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  • JamieB86
    JamieB86 Member Posts: 397
    edited June 2012

    I understand how you feel.  I was dreading rads, but since I ended up with a UMX I didn't have them. Glad they got clear margins for you.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited June 2012

    Dear Bar65, 
     
    While you are waiting for more members to respond, you may want to check out some information on DCIS on the main breastcancer.org site.
     
    We hope this helps!
     
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