Introducing myself...just diagnosed with IDC

kpmacmill- Welcome to a wonderful place to great info and support and yet so sorry that you have found yourself here.  You will find the BCO is a great place to find current information and support.  I know how you feel about your diagnosis despite your efforts to maintain a healthy life style.  That healthy lifestyle will help you tremendously as you go through treatment.   I know you are probably a bundle of conflicting emotions ( angry, scared, questioning everything).  It is a part of the emotional roller coaster ride.  Some days, you may feel good about things and other days, not so good.  I know you are in the fact gathering process where it seems like a hurry up and wait situation.  Patience became my friend after I was diagnosed; hopefully it will become yours.   Once your treatment plan has been determined, you will know what direction you are heading in.  Put your seat belt on and hang on tight..... you are on an interesting ride with others who will support and help you through.  Just remember you are not alone and that you never will be.   These discussion threads can serve as a place for you to vent, say some things that you may not find easy to say in person and most of all, comfort and support.  There are many here who have travelled before you so you won't feel so alone.  Sending you many reassuring HUGS and positive calming and healing thoughts and energy.

Hi Kelly

Sorry your here but this is the right place for you to be. This is the hardest time, the waiting. I know it may not seem like it but it will get better, clearer and you will be able to do this. Its okay to be angry, its a emotional roller coaster, let it all out. Your healthy lifestyle will serve you well. I was scared of chemo too and I was surprised I didn't need to do it so don't get too far ahead of yourself. Rest, enjoy your family and friends and keep busy the time will pass and you will have a plan soon.

((hugs))

Hi Kelly, welcome to the club! 

the final diagnosis/staging will come only after surgery and unfortunately, it often differs from the initial one. I also had a small tumor (less than 1 cm) and MRI showed no lymph nodes involvement, so I was told I would most likely not need chemo or radiation. pathology report from surgery however showed macro metastasis in 7/11 lymph nodes. So here I am almost a year later completing my radiation treatment after a six month long chemo.

I would recommend to take it one step at a time and focus on selecting the right type of surgery for you and the right surgeon. That is very important. Good luck!

Hi,

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis! It's hard to find a way of rationalize this diagnosis. All of us have the cancer cell in our bodies and for some of the "lucky" ones these cells activate. 

I was diagnosed about a month ago, told that chemo and most probably radiation will have to be part of my treatment, because of my age. On top of that there is a high chance that I might lose my fertility. It was a lot of info to take in but this forum has provided so much more info which has made dealing with this disease a lot easier.  

Whatever course of treatment the doctors decide for you, rest assured that someone of these boards will help you get through. Your healthy lifestyle will be a great asset to you. Keep strong and have faith that this disease has nothing on you!!!

Hugs!!!