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RoseRed4
RoseRed4 Member Posts: 72
edited June 2018 in Just Diagnosed

Hello all, my name is Rose. I turned 50 in April and have stage 2 breast cancer. DCIS and idc. Got my malignant diagnosis on May 11th. Had a Lumpectomy and 2 lymph nodes removed on 5-30-18. Invasive tumor was 1.5 cm. Both nodes were positive for cancer, so next step is a cat scan to make sure it hasn't spread anywhere else and then begin chemo. Just writing all this down gives me the willies, but this is my new reality. Before my 2nd mammogram in April, I had no idea anything was even wrong. I'd been told after my 1st mammogram, something 'suspicious' had been found. Biopsy was done on May 7. I hope my cat scan will be ok

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    • nonomimi5
      nonomimi5 Member Posts: 434
      edited June 2018

      Rose, I went through the exact same thing in March and April. My nodes were not positive so I am doing radiation now, and after, hormonal therapy. I know this is so scary and you are doing everything you can to understand the situation. You are right. It is our new reality. Sending prayers your way for good news from the cat scan. Good luck and we are here for you.

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    • RoseRed4
      RoseRed4 Member Posts: 72
      edited June 2018

      Thank you! Good luck to you as well.

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    • Meow13
      Meow13 Member Posts: 4,859
      edited June 2018

      I was in my best physical health and pow. I didn't notice anything neither did my doctor. My previous mammogram was fine then at age 53 the mammogram found 2 tumors that showed up since the previous yesr. Mine were ilc and idc each one centimeter. No nodes. It is shocking to say the least.

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    • beach2beach
      beach2beach Member Posts: 996
      edited June 2018

      My mammo was clean and sono the radiologist just thought it was my own breast tissue. Turned out to be BC.

      You will get through this. Positive thoughts your way. This time next year you will be saying the same to someone else.

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    • 1redgirl
      1redgirl Member Posts: 133
      edited June 2018

      I have been treated for skin cancer for a few years. My left breast last year had a suspicious spot that was removed. It turned out to be benign. No bc tumors present at that time. Then early this year, I felt 3 tumors. It all happened very fast it seems. My doctor says I have a very fast growing cancer. I had breast cancer 20 years ago as well. It seems I am a cancer machine

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    • RoseRed4
      RoseRed4 Member Posts: 72
      edited June 2018

      Thank you. I wish you the best!

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    • RoseRed4
      RoseRed4 Member Posts: 72
      edited June 2018

      Thank you! I hope you’re right :)

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    • RoseRed4
      RoseRed4 Member Posts: 72
      edited June 2018

      Good luck to you, and thank you for responding to my post.

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    • OCDAmy
      OCDAmy Member Posts: 873
      edited June 2018

      Rose, I had two positive nodes and CT scanned showed no spread. My doctor warned me that CT scans show lots of things that are generally benign so don't freak out.

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    • RoseRed4
      RoseRed4 Member Posts: 72
      edited June 2018

      Thank you! I’ve never had a CT scan before.

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    • lara1975
      lara1975 Member Posts: 3
      edited June 2018

      just diagnosed today. Skipped mammo last year and here it is

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

      RoseRed and lara! We're sorry for what you're here, but we're glad you've joined this amazing Community - Welcome!

      We know how hard the beginning is, but you'll get through it! Besides the support and encouragement you'll get from other members here in the discussion boards, you can find valuable information on understanding the diagnosis and next steps in the Breast Cancer 101 section for our main site, specially designed for those newly diagnosed.

      We hope this helps! Please let us know how you're doing... we're thinking of you!

      The Mods

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    • lara1975
      lara1975 Member Posts: 3
      edited June 2018

      thank you I dont even know what to ask. I have a close friend that went through it and she did a lot of research I am just numb but Ill get to work today.

      Im waiting to get an sppointment with surgeon and cancer specialist.

      I did ask for a copy of my core biopsy results from both the breast and the lymph.

      Invasive Duct Carcinoma MBR grade II metastatic

      The actual tumor measures 1.4mm

      It seems they are still running IHC tests E-cadherin and CD31

      and they also ordered ER / PR analysis

      I dont have any of these results

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    • RoseRed4
      RoseRed4 Member Posts: 72
      edited June 2018

      Thank you so much! Still playing the waiting game here. Waiting to hear from my doctor's office about when I can get a cat scan. Called Monday and was told they'll let me know as soon as my insurance approves it..grr Patience has never been one of my virtues. Lol

      The treadmill has been my faithful friend in helping to keep me sane through all this. I always feel better after my 3 miles on it,almost every day. Physically I'm feeling great, just ready to get to the next step and get that dang scan over with.

      Already got a few pretty beanie caps for when I lose my hair. Took 2 days to get them out of my mailbox, but I got er done eventually :-)

      Rose

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    • nonomimi5
      nonomimi5 Member Posts: 434
      edited June 2018

      Rose and Lara - sending prayers your way. Hope the results come back positive.

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    • Nancy2581
      Nancy2581 Member Posts: 1,234
      edited June 2018

      Rose I had 1 positive lymph node, a 2.8 cm tumor and LVI - meh. My doctor ordered a pet/ct scan. I was so nervous about that test, but happy to get that thing over with. It is scary. Mine came back fine although I learned a few things that I didn't need to know ha ha. Hoping your's comes back fine too. Hugs to you

      Nancy

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    • RoseRed4
      RoseRed4 Member Posts: 72
      edited June 2018

      Thanks so much, Nancy! Still haven't heard when I can get my cat scan, but I got a call this morning formy next Dr appointments at the Cancer Center, next Thursday. Another oncologist and a radiation oncologist. I'm ready to get started on treatment.

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    • lara1975
      lara1975 Member Posts: 3
      edited June 2018

      Thank You

      I have my first appointment on June 27th my cancer survivor friend offered to pick me up and go with me.

      In the meantime Im trying to get at least 6hrs sleep tryinto stay active and Im on week 3 of keto diet.

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