diagnosed idc on new years eve

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go12
go12 Member Posts: 3
edited January 2016 in Just Diagnosed

have seen oncologist and very confused about surgical options. Lumpectomy or mastectomy on rt breast



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  • MartyD
    MartyD Member Posts: 2
    edited January 2016

    I was also diagnosed with idc on new years eve

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  • go12
    go12 Member Posts: 3
    edited January 2016

    have u discussed surgery. So confusing. I change my mind every time I talk to someone.

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  • BarredOwl
    BarredOwl Member Posts: 2,433
    edited January 2016

    Hi go12:

    Due to widespread DCIS, I did not have a choice between lumpectomy and mastectomy. However, here is an excellent post from Beesie about mastectomy and lumpectomy considerations, which many find to be helpful:

    Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy Considerations (scroll up a bit to Beesie's post of Jun 20, 2013 12:00PM)

    https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/91/topic/...

    BarredOwl

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  • MartyD
    MartyD Member Posts: 2
    edited January 2016

    I saw the breast surgeon on 1/6/16, after meeting with her I'm scheduled for a lumpectomy on 2/2/16 and sentinel lymph node removal, followed by radiation therapy. Due to the size of my tumor ( a little over an inch) she felt no need to remove the breast. All of this is extremely overwhelming.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited January 2016

    MartyD and Go12-

    We want to welcome you both to BCO. We're sorry that you find yourselves here, members of the club that no one wants to join, but we're glad you've found us. We hope you find the support you need here, as you navigate life with breast cancer and begin treatment! You're in good company, and we're here every step of the way.

    The Mods

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  • Ado
    Ado Member Posts: 89
    edited January 2016

    Hi I just wanted to post a reassuring message to anyone just diagnosed with idc. I am now five years on. I remember the devastation I felt back then not to mention the confusion and morbid thoughts. I had idc over a wide area of left breast so had to have mastectomy. The pathology showed 1mm invasive and one lymph node. ER and HR2. Six sessions of chemo 18 doses of Herceptin. Tamoxifen for five years. I had no choice concerning the mastectomy. My sister was diagnosed last year ( not familial although my mum was diagnosed at 82 ) and she did have lumpectomy with no other treatment. The mastectomy meant no radiotherapy. It all went well. Looking back I should have had immediate reconstruction but I just wanted the breast off and chemo started. Having a prosthesis is a real nuisance uncomfortable and size of remaining breast changes with weight fluctuation so hard to keep them equal! My advice overall live for the moment and easy to say I know but all the worrrying and crying I did just wadsed precious time and didn't help. Good luck everyone.

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  • go12
    go12 Member Posts: 3
    edited January 2016

    hi. just met with surgeon and am scheduled for lumpectomy followed by radiation on Jan 26. Hope I am doing right thing. He was very encouraging and took time with me and answered questions. He will see me in one week on case I change my mind AGAiN. Just want this done.

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  • msphil
    msphil Member Posts: 1,536
    edited January 2016

    hello ms phil here just wanted to Inspire those goin thru i know ur feelings been there was diagnosed while preparing for my 2nd marriagei i am Blessed to say im goin into 22yrs Survivor(Praise God) my Faith n Positive thinking sayin i Will make it thru this got me here now But it was rough not gonna lie to. So stay strong n keep HOPE. idc stage 2 0\3 nodes Lmast chemo rads 5 yrs on tamoxifen.

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  • Afraidforfour
    Afraidforfour Member Posts: 11
    edited January 2016

    thank you. I am terrified of what route my diagnosis is going. You inspire me Ado.

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