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Pokemom1959
Pokemom1959 Member Posts: 198
edited March 2021 in Not Diagnosed But Worried

Not something I ever hoped to say. It's been 7years since my lumpectomy and inter operative radiation. Went in today for my annual diagnostic mammogram and they found a 9mm lump BIRADS 4c. Ultrasounds punch biopsy set for 2/23. Prayers please? I'm not optimistic, but again, thankful that they found it early

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  • Beaverntx
    Beaverntx Member Posts: 3,183
    edited February 2021

    Ah, pokemom1959, so sorry to hear your news. In your pocket as well as prayers for your biopsy. Keep us posted, please.

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  • JenCanDoThis
    JenCanDoThis Member Posts: 49
    edited February 2021

    Praying for you! Same breast?

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  • Pokemom1959
    Pokemom1959 Member Posts: 198
    edited February 2021

    Yes, same breast even appears to be around the same area

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  • LivinLife
    LivinLife Member Posts: 1,332
    edited February 2021

    Sorry you find yourself back here Pokemom! Gentle hugs sent your way.... yes, please keep us posted as you move forward....

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  • Rah2464
    Rah2464 Member Posts: 1,647
    edited February 2021

    Pokemom sending you prayers and some hugs. Bless you.

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  • MindiG66
    MindiG66 Member Posts: 56
    edited February 2021

    @Pokemom! I'm sorry you're having to deal with this again! I hope you get great news! I understand. Once was more than enough!

    Big hugs to you!

    Mindi

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  • Pokemom1959
    Pokemom1959 Member Posts: 198
    edited February 2021

    I talked with my oncologist in general terms - understanding that I don't have the biopsy yet. She said that since I had IORT last time, it is likely that I will not have to have mastectomy this time around. I can probably do either IORT again or partial or whole breast radiation. Back when I did IORT the first time (2014), it was part of a clinical trial. Since then has it become readily available to anyone for whom it is appropriate or is it still in the clinical trial stage?


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  • Pokemom1959
    Pokemom1959 Member Posts: 198
    edited February 2021

    So, had the needle core biopsy today - that was a really easy procedure. I felt nothing more than a little prick for a second when she put the numbing in. I got to watch the ultrasound monitor while she did it so that was kind of interesting. I should know by Thursday. Fingers crossed

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  • Beesie
    Beesie Member Posts: 12,240
    edited February 2021

    Fingers crossed here too!


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  • LivinLife
    LivinLife Member Posts: 1,332
    edited February 2021

    Fingers crossed....

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  • Pokemom1959
    Pokemom1959 Member Posts: 198
    edited February 2021

    Thanks all. Should know tomorrow. Hard to stay focused today.

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  • SchmoopieBear
    SchmoopieBear Member Posts: 17
    edited February 2021

    Lots of strength today and support. I know you’re expecting results and wanted you to know we are all here for you!

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  • Pokemom1959
    Pokemom1959 Member Posts: 198
    edited February 2021

    Thank you all for the kind words. It is cancer ... IDC, 8mm (just a bit out of the duct). Having an MRI tomorrow just to confirm that it is only 8mm and has not spread (they do not think it has but apparently follow up MRIs are now standard of care) and then will meet with my breast surgeon to discuss a plan. Hopefully just a lumpectomy and perhaps IORT again. We shall see. Thankful it is small and was caught early.

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  • Beesie
    Beesie Member Posts: 12,240
    edited February 2021

    Darn, I'm sorry. I hope the rest of the news from here on out is good!

    Good luck with the MRI.


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  • LivinLife
    LivinLife Member Posts: 1,332
    edited February 2021

    Geez Pokemom! Sorry to hear that! Yes, hopefully all remains as is... Best with MRI! Please let us know...

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  • Pokemom1959
    Pokemom1959 Member Posts: 198
    edited February 2021

    So, I had the MRI today (that was just tons of fun) and won't get the report until next week. However, I did get copies of the films to give to my breast surgeon on Wednesday and could I keep myself from looking at them? Noooo. Could I keep myself from googling what the different colors mean? Noooo. Do I have any idea what the MRI says? Noooo. Have I scared the crap out of myself? YES. Must. Stay. Away. From. Dr. Google.

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  • zebra_co
    zebra_co Member Posts: 42
    edited February 2021

    Hi Pokemom,

    So sorry to hear that it's IDC. You will get through it and it sounds like it was caught early! I hate that you have to wait through the weekend to get to talk to someone. Yeah, I would say, don't look at the images, it can only make things worse. Try to keep yourself busy and distracted. You are in Southern California, which is hopefully warm and sunny. Nature is one of the things that really helps me with distraction. Maybe it will help you too.

    Stay away from Dr. Google! LOL! I can't either. But limit what you look at then do something else.

    Keep us updated.

    :)


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  • Pokemom1959
    Pokemom1959 Member Posts: 198
    edited March 2021

    So, I suppose I should move to the recently diagnosed forum. The pathology report from the biopsy came back at 8mm IDC, Grade 3, ER+/PR+ and HER2 negative. The MRI showed a possibility of a couple more very small spots adjacent to the original spot (now 9mm per the MRI), but apparently so close that they will be taken care of by the surgery with no additional testing necessary. I see the breast surgeon on Wednesday so should know more then. Thank you all for the support - it means the world.

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  • LivinLife
    LivinLife Member Posts: 1,332
    edited March 2021

    recently diagnosed forum or IDC forum - obviously you'll fit various sites - you may want to start checking out more of the Surgery forums/threads as well since that will be in your future... You likely noticed already there is a new one started each month ... you could jump into March now and if your surgery ends up being April you could join then too - whatever you are comfortable with. You may have even done this already.... Wishing you the BEST Pokemom!!!

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  • Pokemom1959
    Pokemom1959 Member Posts: 198
    edited March 2021

    Thanks Livin ... I'm meeting with the breast surgeon tomorrow. Once I know my plan, I'll move into other forums. *sigh*

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