Questions regarding my moms diagnosis.

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Tevyn27
Tevyn27 Member Posts: 19
edited July 2018 in Just Diagnosed

I'm new to this, sorry if I'm not suppose to be here without having cancer myself. I couldn't be more concerned for my mom and just trying to understand some questions I have if anyone might help. I really appreciate your time.

My moms biopsy came back today but she didnt catch all the details. What she knows is that it is invasive something carcinoma. It's 9mm so it's small but it may be attached to the wall or at least the lump is immobile. They scheduled her 10 days out with an oncology team to take her lymph nodes out and test them, is this fairly routine?

She is 42 and she's pretty healthy. I heard invasive means she is not stage 0? I dont think she knows whether or not it reacts to what hormones. Sorry if my details are poor, I'll try to keep updating this as I find out more.

If anyone can maybe give me any guidance into what's going on, or what she can expect as the process gets further along? Thanks again.


-Tevyn

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  • Shellsatthebeach
    Shellsatthebeach Member Posts: 316
    edited July 2018

    Hi Tevyn,

    This is the place to ask any questions about BC. It will be important to know her receptor status as this will have an impact on treatment. This is also true about stage and grade of the tumor. Once you find these things out, you will have a clearer picture. Just know there have been many advances to BC.

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  • CindyNY
    CindyNY Member Posts: 1,022
    edited July 2018

    Sorry you have to be looking into this, but bravo for checking up for your mom.

    First thing I'd recommend is getting a copy of the pathology report. This will give you a lot of information.

    Secondly, I think your mom is overwhelmed and you or someone else should go with her to Dr appts. Being alone you miss a lot of what gets said. Also start a note book, write down what you know from pathology, and write out the questions you have.

    The oncology team will have more information. I'm assuming they're meeting with her prior to any node removal. Its at this time you can ask them any questions you have. Best of luck to you & your mom.

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  • Tevyn27
    Tevyn27 Member Posts: 19
    edited July 2018

    Thank you so much for the quick reply! I'll try and stay away from Google until I find out more. How important is size of the tumor, does size not really matter if it's attached?

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  • Tevyn27
    Tevyn27 Member Posts: 19
    edited July 2018

    That's a good idea, I'll definitely get a notebook and insist I go with her to appointments if I can. I can't imagine what she will go through, and what you have all already been through. I'm sure you all already know but you being on here answering questions gives me and I imagine so many others unbelievable relief and hope.

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  • CindyNY
    CindyNY Member Posts: 1,022
    edited July 2018

    One step at a time; get the pathology report. Size can matter, but I think grade and stage matter more.

    Old days large tumor might get hit with chemo & mastectomy. New technology can break it down to see if its fast growing and aggressive, or slow growing less aggressive.

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  • Tevyn27
    Tevyn27 Member Posts: 19
    edited July 2018

    She's calling back today to hear more and hopefully get a copy of the pathology report. I have a couple questions regarding location and lymph node involvement, it's in her lower inner quadrant beneath her nipple and she thinks one of her nodes are swollen, it wasn't swollen at the beginning shes pretty sure. Do these signs point to anything specifically ominous? I didnt think cancer spread fast enough to attack her lymph node if it wasnt there a couple weeks ago?

    She seems to be holding it together pretty well, at least in front of her children.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited July 2018

    Tevyn27, When I was first diagnosed with cancer in April, it threw me into a tailspin for a while and it was like my brain ceased to function when I was in the doctor's office or having one of many hospital tests. Thank goodness my daughter came with me to almost all of my appointments and took notes. My doctor has a dedicated nurse by the phone, so I can call and get almost immediate answers to many of my questions.

    I still haven't received my pathology report, but I've requested it be mailed to me. The other day, someone told me about this guide Tools for Tracking Results: Pathology Report Booklet. You should consider downloading it too.

    I went the Google route, too and it overwhelmed me, just like the cancer diagnosis itself. Finding and participating in this forum has given me more peace of mind.

    Tevyn27, you're an admirable daughter. Your mom is very blessed to have you.

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  • Tevyn27
    Tevyn27 Member Posts: 19
    edited July 2018

    Thank you so much for your reply! I'll definitely download that guide.

    That feeling of waiting and hoping for the best is just the worst. Only thing that keeps the anxiety at bay is all the helpful people and wealth of information here. I wish you and your daughter the absolute best!


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