Breast biopsy on friday

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  • thefinks2002
    thefinks2002 Member Posts: 8
    edited August 2021

    @likedogs-

    So pathology for (DCIS) in my left breast. It was at the 1:00 area. My concern if it’s in the lymph nodes. I need chemotherapy. I am really just hoping after my mastectomy ultimately radiation.

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

    thefinks.... likedogs is correct - no chemo with solely DCIS. I was unable to have radiation due to other health issues so that left me with mastectomy, esp. given I'm postmenopausal. The BMX was another decision-making process......

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

    4kids4dogs - Wondering how you're doing and if you've heard about results yet? Been thinking and wondering about you.... Hoping you're all right....

  • Ilikedogs
    Ilikedogs Member Posts: 55
    edited August 2021

    Same here - 4kids4dogs, I hope you are well. Have been thinking about you.

  • AliceBastable
    AliceBastable Member Posts: 3,461
    edited August 2021

    The need for chemo is driven by several factors, including size, hormone status, your age, invasiveness, any positive nodes, Oncotype score after surgery, and probably other things I don't know about because I'm one who did not need chemo. In a lot of instances, it could do more harm than good if your particular cancer isn't determined to need it.

  • thefinks2002
    thefinks2002 Member Posts: 8
    edited August 2021

    Thank you for your fed back.

    I have my first surgeon consultation tomorrow. I only have to go off is in left breast 1in DISC then I have an additional 1 area of pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia (PASH) . Also another pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia in the right breast.

    I’m hoping for a positive treatment. None that went to the nodes. Any help on questions to ask?

  • 4kids4dogs
    4kids4dogs Member Posts: 40
    edited August 2021

    Living life and I like dogs,

    Hi. I WAS diagnosed with IDC. Stage 1A. I have a ton of tests coming up and have already seen chemo Dr and breast surgeon. After my diagnosis I needed to stay off this for awhile due to my anxiety and nerves. I'm sorry I didn't post right away!! I am estrogen, progesteron, and her2 positive. So I'll need chemo first, then surgery, then radiation.

    How are u guys???????

    P.s. thank you both for asking about me!!


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

    Wow 4kids4dogs! That's a lot to deal with.... Understandable you needed and wanted to stay off the site to get your bearings. I appreciate your willingness to update though do what you need to do to take care of you. You have a busy now and busy time ahead as you said. Hopefully you're meeting with onc in the near future too. Best with chemo - I'm sure you know there are forums/threads for IDC and chemo, etc...... Take care of you the best you can as you're moving through treatments.....

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