IDC Grade 3 - I found out a few weeks ago.

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HopeLoveLive
HopeLoveLive Member Posts: 4
edited February 2015 in IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)

Hello everyone,

I hope you are all doing well.

My mother has IDC grade 3, and there is no history of breast cancer in our family. She will have surgery on Wednesday. We haven't been able to speak with an oncologist because none of them have appts before her surgery. We wanted to see one because we wanted advice in regards of removing both breasts or just one.

Her Estrogen and Progesterone receptor tests are negative. This concerns me because she doesn't have many options for therapy. We still don't know the result of HER2.

She is a positive and strong woman. I love her with all my heart, and I am trying to find all the info needed to help her as much as I can in this process. This is like a dream, it doesn't feel real. I never thought she would be going through this but life is very unpredictable and sometimes kind of unfair.

If any of you is going through the same, or went through something similar please reply this post. I will really appreciate it if I receive some information or thoughts about this.

Thank you very much, and I hope you all become stronger everyday to fight this situation.

Love,

JS

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  • Meow13
    Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
    edited February 2015

    Praying for your Mom. Don't get too worried about the grade 3 she may respond very well to treatment once the pathology is complete the oncologist should be able to get her the right treatment. You can shop around a bit before deciding on the doctor. Good luck.

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  • Beachbum1023
    Beachbum1023 Member Posts: 1,417
    edited February 2015

    Hi Hope, welcome to the club, the one you never thought you would ever join of course. But here we all are, and we do make the best of it! You will find a lot of info here that will be helpful. Every cancer case is different from all the others. They are unique to each person. But you will find real time answers here, the good and the bad. Visit often and ask all those questions. You will find many wonderful and helpful women here.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited February 2015

    Dear HopeLoveLive, welcome to BCO to you and your mother, she is lucky to have you supporting her and researching for her too. You have found a group of ladies with both extensive technical and experience knowledge upon which to obtain information.

    It is a pity that she has not had time to meet with your full team to get a full spectrum of opinions, prior to surgery. However, recover from a single mastectomy is easier than a double as she will still have one arm that will remain functional. She can always go back for a second one later, but with a fuller knowledge of all testing and biopsy.

    She may very well, like many others, just have the unilateral Mx or UMx and be happy with that. These are all very personal choices with pros and cons that talking on this forum will clarify.

    If we can help at all, please feel free to ask for assistance.

    All the best for Wednesday.

    The Mods

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  • HopeLoveLive
    HopeLoveLive Member Posts: 4
    edited February 2015

    Thank you all for the replies. You are all very brave. How did you find out? Did you get mammograms every year before finding out?. This is so crucial, I wish more women were aware of the importance of mammograms. My mother had one two years ago that gave two little benign masses. Her last year's mammogram showed those two lumps and she got a biopsy which showed the carcinoma. Then she got an MRI which didn't show anything in her sentinel nodes but this is really unknown until surgery.

    I was reading that just the removal or the affected area has been more effective than the unilateral and bilateral mastectomy. Then comes the bilateral and the last effective is the unilateral. However, I believe this was because other factors, for instance women who dont have insurance probably couldn't afford other treatments. Either way I think whats more important is the checkups with the oncologists and get as many exams as possible to see how you are and what you need. Also, I think radiation in the removed area is important. However, she will have an expander and with that I dont think radiation is as effective. 30% of the time it will damage the area and other type of reconstruction will be needed.

    I will be supporting you all, just like I support my mother. Like I said, you are all brave and great women. The superior force or energy or god that people call different ways, gave you this test. But you will be able to pass it and show the world how strong you are.

    Thank you and have a nice day

    JS

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  • hummingbirdlover
    hummingbirdlover Member Posts: 421
    edited February 2015

    I'm sorry to hear about your mom. My mom was DX in October of 2013 and I followed her in October of 2014. It's a scary diagnosis but so far we are both doing great. My original pathology was grade 1 but was changed to grade 3 after surgery. I had 3 tumors that were far apart and am petite to start with so I knew i was having right breast removed. I opted for both. I don't know that one a approach is more effective but they do carry different treatments plans. I Think lumpectomy usually includes radiation. Be strong for your mom,she's lucky to have you.

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  • Meow13
    Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
    edited February 2015

    My mri showed only 2 small tumors nothing else and it was confirmed in the pathology from the mastectomy no lymph node involvement.

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  • HopeLoveLive
    HopeLoveLive Member Posts: 4
    edited February 2015

    hummingbirdlover I'm sorry to hear you and your mom had to go through this and in such a close period of time. Im 23 years old, but as soon as my mom is recovering ill try to get exams done. I'm not sure if I'll be able to get them at my age but I'll try. My sister is older and she will also need to do it.

    My mom's surgery is tomorrow. I'll let you know how it went.

    Lots of love to you all and thank you for the replies.

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