Will 30% of Early Stage (1-IIIA) go on to metastasize??

Thanks Karen. It's so hard and I am trying not to worry. She is so young and has 7 year old and 4 year old twins. Can't believe she is going through this almost 2 years after me !!

Thinking - yes it could well be benign. Sending wishes that will be true.

Hi Beesie, thanks for the answer. No, I don't have DCIS, I have a benign condition. I am at the very beginning of the learning curve, but I have been struck by the logic based on a continuum.

"While not always the case, in most cases cells change on a continuum from being totally normal to being a bit abnormal, to being highly abnormal (high risk), to becoming cancer. Most often the cell changes stop somewhere along the continuum and don't go any further, but any level of change presents the risk that the changes could continue until cancer develops."

(edited to cut out questions) I originally asked some questions here, but I think I need to rethink them...

Positive, I know it must be worse watching your daughter going through the worry than it was worrying about yourself. Remember though that no matter what the outcome, she'll need your support. When I was diagnosed and told my mom, she absolutely burst into tears and had to excise herself. That made it so much harder for me. I expected my diagnosis, so I was not that bothered by it; I just knew surgery and chemo would be in my future and figured I'd breeze through it. I did. Nevertheless, her reaction and wanting to do everything for me created a lot of stress and tension. I finally had to be clear that I appreciated her support, but I had to fight my battle and needed some space (she wanted to basically move in with us for several months and she questioned EVERY treatment decision I made). So, if by chance this does come back with bad news, remember that she has seen you go through this and will model herself after you. She's young and strong. Tell her you'll support her and are here for her in what she needs. Give her hugs and a shoulder to cry on if she needs it, but let her know how much confidence you have in her strength and ability to fight. Hoping for all good news, but in case the worst happens, I wanted to mention that because the stress of dealing with my mom was more stressful than the cancer itself. I literally made a list for myself so that if/when my kids deal with this, I can look back and see what she did that was helpful and what she did that added a ton of stress. (((HUGS))) Hoping for good news soon.

Keep us posted when she hears something.

Hi ThinkingPositive:

Glad they carefully correlated the mammagraphy and ultrasound results. Sending positive thoughts your way for benign results for your daughter!

BarredOwl

Positive ..sorry you are going through all this worry ..I would feel the same ..I hope her results are back soon and she gets great news !!

Plenty of bc stats HERE.

ThinkingPositive:

Congratulations!

BarredOwl

Great news!!

The power of prayer!!!!

Wonderful news, Thinking Positive

Thhinkingpositive: Science is on your side this time.

Thinking Positive ...Yay ..I'm so happy for you all. !! Yes ..The Power of Prayer ☺