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Nikki444
Nikki444 Member Posts: 27
edited April 2018 in Diagnosed and Waiting for Test Results

Hello! Received results today. IDC low grade 2cm, final pathology will be in by Friday. Meeting with BS Monday morning and the Breast Center is trying to get me in for a MRI prior to that. I think im just still a little in shock.

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  • Georgia1
    Georgia1 Member Posts: 1,321
    edited February 2018

    Hi Nikki and I'm so sorry. The early stage is really the worst: all the shock, disbelief and confusion. I personally found that knowledge is power, so I recommend getting copies of all of your reports: mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy, etc. The MRI is a very good idea since it helps confirm what you are dealing with in both breasts.

    Do keep us posted. I had a lumpectomy + radiation and everything ended up emotionally stressful but physically quite manageable. We're here for you.

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  • CoComedy
    CoComedy Member Posts: 38
    edited February 2018

    Hi Nikki- Sorry you’re here :( It’s a great place for information and support though.

    I’m in a similar situation. IDC 2.3cm. The waiting is absolutely the worst part. Once I had my MRI and a few more results I was able to sleep better. It will also help to meet with your cancer doc. Let us know how your appt goes Monday.

    Best wishes

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  • Hope62
    Hope62 Member Posts: 7
    edited February 2018

    wow that is fast. Still waiting almost six weeks for pathology results

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  • Paco
    Paco Member Posts: 208
    edited February 2018

    Hope62

    I think the time is overdue to give someone a call, or to keep calling, daily. I got my path back within days. Good luck and start hounding!

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  • Nikki444
    Nikki444 Member Posts: 27
    edited February 2018

    I have to go back for a MRI guided biopsy of the left breast. Had my bilateral MRI and the lesion that the first doctor saw on the ultrasound showed up. I have a mastectomy (Right) scheduled on 3/6. The surgeon said based on the MRI she would be surprised if there is any lymph node involvement. Anyone Have anything similar

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  • Hope62
    Hope62 Member Posts: 7
    edited March 2018

    I received my pathology report after a long six week. Two sentinel nodes were removed with one testing positive for cancer. Now have been scheluded for bone scan and CT scan. Told these tests were normally done..... Are they?.. Doctor said grade and stage not decided by pathology report????

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited March 2018

    Hope - I had a micromet in my SN which surprised my BS. It was discovered after my lumpectomy and shown on my Path report. I’m confused why your doctors would say that report doesn’t define stages and grades. It did prompt my MO to order the Oncotype test. She was ambivalent about chemo or not. I had a low score so no chemo thankfully. Node involvement does alter the treatment plan.

    I didn’t have a CT or bone scan. They didn’t test anymore nodes because my MO said no need to. Idk if that’s the norm or not. Doctors differ on what’s SOP. It’s not one size, fits all.

    I belong to a BC group at church. Several ladies are multiple years out and still see their MO yearly. I don’t. Mine didn’t do anything except monitor the effects of taking Tamoxifen. She released me after 5 years. I’m 6 years out last August.,

    Maybe they are just being cautious. Hopefully someone who has gone through what you have and will will chime in.

    Diane


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  • Suse_Q
    Suse_Q Member Posts: 1
    edited March 2018

    The waiting is really stressful and currently leads me to staying up late or all night reading as much info as I can find online. This site is proving to be very helpful and a wealth of info. Thanks to everyone for that! Sending positive thoughts to all in this same waiting boat.

    On 2/13, I went to my GP after noticing a hard lump that felt like a small golf ball in my left breast. Sent to specialty breast imaging clinic for mammogram and ultrasound. That happened 2/20 and image of lump made radiologist schedule ultrasound guided needle biopsy of both lump and lymph node on 2/26 (tumor was so hard that two needles were bent trying to retrieve tissue samples/numbing meds didn't work on that side either which was an indication that this was cancerous growth). On 3/1, got results of Invasive ductal carcinoma,grade 2 tumor and lymph node positive. On 3/2, I got ER+/PR+ HER2 equivocal results & size was 3cm x 2cm. Today 3/7, the FISH test result came back HER2+ so I guess I'm triple positive.

    I have an MRI scheduled for 3/8 and meet my oncologist on 3/9. When the nurse called with today's results & to move the surgeon appt to next week, she mentioned that I would likely be advised to start a targeted therapy/chemo before surgery to slow down the fast growth. I appreciate the direct communication I'm receiving from medical professionals so far. I meet with the breast surgeon on 3/14.

    I'm still alternating between shock/denial and grappling with a bit of “how did this happen". I just had breast implant removal surgery last Feband nothing was found then. I'm waiting to learn if the MRI shows any other nodes affected or spreading outside my left breast.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited March 2018

    Hi Suse_Q! First, we want to welcome you to Breastcancer.org. We know the beginning is really, really hard, same as the waiting, so come here anytime you need to vent!

    Wishing you the best of luck with MRI results. Please, keep us posted on how everything is going, we're thinking of you!

    The Mods

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  • PalBuddy
    PalBuddy Member Posts: 27
    edited April 2018

    Diagnosed. Originally. 1.7cm IDC. ER+ PR+ HER2- (Found on annual mammogram.)

    Now they've found a 2nd tumor (spotted on the MRI) of the same size near it so getting another biopsy today. It's all so...well, it kinda sucks, don't it?

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