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Gastrolith
Gastrolith Member Posts: 5
edited November 2019 in IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)

I received my biopsy results on Monday. Pathology report says invasive ductal carcinoma. Also, ER and PG positive. Had an MRI today to get further information so I can start treatment. I'm worried but hopeful that it hasn't spread. It's nice to know this site exists to connect with others and get thoughtful information. Thanks!

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited September 2019

    HI Gastrolith, and welcome to Breastcancer.org,

    We're so very sorry to hear of your diagnosis, but we're really glad you've found us. You're sure to find our Community an amazing source of information, advice, and support -- we're all here for you!

    While you wait for some answers from others, you may be interested in checking out the main Breastcancer.org site's pages on Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) as well as the section on Your Diagnosis, to help understand what each piece of your pathology report means for you as you receive them.

    We hope this helps and that others will be by shortly to welcome you! Let us know if you need any help navigating the boards.

    --The Mods

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  • Lindoky
    Lindoky Member Posts: 2
    edited September 2019

    Hi Gastrolith my mom was just diagnosed with idc as well , this is all so new to us, We met up with the surgeon a couple Days ago and the size of the tumor is about 9mm, but around the 9mm their is some calcification about a cm so the the surgeon will remove about 4/5 cm( lumpectomy) she is Er+ pr+ and her2 negative, and a grade3. Im staying positive, and hope you are as we

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  • Gastrolith
    Gastrolith Member Posts: 5
    edited September 2019

    Hi Lindoky,

    Sorry to hear about your mom. I’m new to this as well. No family members I know of had ever had any type of cancer. Got my MRI done yesterday and am waiting for the results. I live in Florida and plan to get treated at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. Where is your mom going for treatment? Do you know what stage cancer she has? It’s nice to have someone to talk to. Hang in there

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  • smackan
    smackan Member Posts: 47
    edited September 2019

    Welcome to both of you. This is the hardest part of the diagnosis- the waiting for results and determining path forward seems to go on forever. Someone told me that cancer was not a medical emergency but it is an emotional emergency. I had to wait 2 months for my surgery and I had lumpectomy,SNB, IORT and oncoplastic reduction bilaterally. I am 6 weeks out from surgery and starting radiation next week.

    This site and these wonderful ladies have been such a wonderful resource to me and I am sure they will be for you also. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Hugs

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  • Lindoky
    Lindoky Member Posts: 2
    edited September 2019

    I’m so grateful for this site. It has helped with so many questions, and I feel like breast cancer now a day is almost 💯 treatable. Of course we are all so scared and it’s so new, but I know it’ll get better. My mom is getting treated in San Diego Kaiser , her surgery day is October 1 and radiation will be a few week afte

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  • Calendergirl
    Calendergirl Member Posts: 5
    edited October 2019

    Hello all, I was just diagnosed last month IDC & ILC, I’m only at the beginning of this journey and I’m already exhausted! Do we all do the same thing when first diagnosed “search for every bit of information out there looking for answers, some guidance”?

    I’m astonished how many there are of us!

    This is my first post. I literally hid away this week, just to take a breath, and process all this new information.

    Thanks


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  • Sunshine2019
    Sunshine2019 Member Posts: 1
    edited October 2019

    hello everyone I as well was just diagnosed with breast cancer I guess if IDC is what's it called I'm not sure I meet my surgeon today but I didn't feel comfortable I felt like my only option was to cut my breast off and have a good day. I'm seeking suggestions idk where to start I'm keeping it from my family and kids I only told my husband because I feel strong about it and I understand i could and could not be at risk but i believe its just a cold I'll make it threw but others may scare me. I will tell them when it's the right time. My son is in college and in the middle of exams i dont want him to loose focus on college. I as well just started this semester already signed up for 2nd semester idk how all this is going to be. My surgeon gave me 2 option lumpectomy and radiation or fully remove the breast and I'll be clear of cancer .Er 96% Br 92% I'm at stage 0 my cancer is in the duck.

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited October 2019

    Moffitt is excellent you’re in good hands there, if you can fight the traffic to get there!!! My DD went to USF, my tx. was in Clearwater.

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  • MissouriCatLady
    MissouriCatLady Member Posts: 977
    edited October 2019

    Hi Sunshine 2019. Sorry you are part of our club, but we are a supportive group, as Spookies mom has been. It is overwhelming news, and it took me time for it all to sink in. We have two college-aged boys. You signed up for 2nd semester - I worked the entire time, so you can do this. I had my chemo on Wednesday or Thursday, so could take Friday off, if needed, and the weekend to recoup. This site can help you make the decision between mastectomy and lumpectomy, lots of people here to help with questions, and lots of information to read. Ultimately, it is your choice. Find the doctors you trust that support you. I had a very nice nurse navigator that I still appreciate today. We are here for you. Hugs, Lisa

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  • Gastrolith
    Gastrolith Member Posts: 5
    edited November 2019


    Turns out that I"m going to receive treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. I’m in Tallahassee so Jacksonville is much closer to me than Tampa. After going to Mayo for a second opinion and meeting the team of doctors who will be treating me, I am confident in their plan for me and I feel good about my decision. My surgery (lumpectomy) is set for November 12 As the time gets closer, I worry about what the surgeon will find. My clinical stage is 1B so I’m hopeful it hasn’t spread. Needless to say, this is constantly on my mind and I’m having trouble sleeping. I did get a prescription to help me sleep and that is helping. I have also been a little snappy with my family which I’m trying to control because I know they are equally as worried. Anyway, I’m just counting the days to get this journey started.


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  • MissouriCatLady
    MissouriCatLady Member Posts: 977
    edited November 2019

    That is a great place to go have surgery at, Mayo is the best. I was born at the hospital across from the one in Rochester.

    Let me share with you what someone shared with me when I first found this website: I will never be grateful for cancer. But I am thankful for the lessons I have learned. For those just beginning your journey hold on. Reach out. Be tough. Be weak when needed. And know it gets better.

    Hugs, Lisa

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  • Gastrolith
    Gastrolith Member Posts: 5
    edited November 2019

    I love Minnesota, I went to law school there. Thanks for the advice.

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  • Yogatyme
    Yogatyme Member Posts: 2,349
    edited November 2019

    Gastrolith, I too had treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester 40 yrs ago. I was treated so well and had complete confidence in my team. They still follow up w me annually!


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