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Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Posted by 6750 @6750, Mar 2, 2019

I have rec’d 4 chemo + 16 radiation treatments for invasive. Has lumpectomie 1st....then one week later...
Dissection 17 lymph nodes & 3 tumors removed tumors
Got clean margin.

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chickenmom10 | @chickenmom10 | Jul 12, 2023

I had invasive ductal cancer stage 2 Post menopause age 59. Cancer is gone with clear margins. You got this. Had radiation for 6 weeks I had no issues health wise. Had skin burned near my collarbone put cream on it and was good to go. Taking anastrozole for the next 5-7 years. We are all supporting each other.

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Stacey | @stayc329 | Jul 12, 2023
In reply to @roncii "Dear onlines friends, I am from Papua New Guinea and I was digonose with Ductual Carcinoma..." + (show)
@roncii

Dear onlines friends,
I am from Papua New Guinea and I was digonose with Ductual Carcinoma today and was really scared.

I am still thing on how I will go through as cure that illness. Is someone out there being digonose with same issue?

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Hi Papua, I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It is very scary to hear at first. I was diagnosed in March and had a double mastectomy. Hearing the news can be very overwhelming but there is a lot to learn after. Stage, size of tumor etc. please email me if you would like to connect on this. Stacey

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di341 | @di341 | Jul 13, 2023

New diagnosis: IDC with axillary lymph node metastasis with partial micropapillary pattern
I am writing seeking help from anyone familiar with partial micropapillary pattern in Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in the right breast. Biopsy of Lymph Node reads “the micropapillary pattern of tumor is prominent in the metastatic tumor in the lymph node.”

Tomorrow is the first meeting with the surgical oncologist. We’d like to be knowledgeable about this pattern mentioned, while discussing treatment plans.

This all popped a few weeks ago on the yearly mammogram and is very small in the breast. Surprised that it is in the lymph node already but am thinking this pattern is more aggressive. Initial staging 1B, although CT nor PET has been done, just biopsies on tumor in breast and one lymph node.

Please please please share your experiences and education on micropapillary pattern within IDC. I can find so little information!

What are we looking at??

A million thanks for taking the time to look and share.

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Jul 13, 2023
In reply to @di341 "New diagnosis: IDC with axillary lymph node metastasis with partial micropapillary pattern I am writing seeking..." + (show)
@di341

New diagnosis: IDC with axillary lymph node metastasis with partial micropapillary pattern
I am writing seeking help from anyone familiar with partial micropapillary pattern in Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in the right breast. Biopsy of Lymph Node reads “the micropapillary pattern of tumor is prominent in the metastatic tumor in the lymph node.”

Tomorrow is the first meeting with the surgical oncologist. We’d like to be knowledgeable about this pattern mentioned, while discussing treatment plans.

This all popped a few weeks ago on the yearly mammogram and is very small in the breast. Surprised that it is in the lymph node already but am thinking this pattern is more aggressive. Initial staging 1B, although CT nor PET has been done, just biopsies on tumor in breast and one lymph node.

Please please please share your experiences and education on micropapillary pattern within IDC. I can find so little information!

What are we looking at??

A million thanks for taking the time to look and share.

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I know you are probably not getting this until after your appt. since you posted it last night, and I know you must be spinning right now, but try to breathe. The little bit of information I know about this pattern is that it is common for lymph node mets. You are staged 1b so they are not yet calling this metastatic cancer so that is really good. You might be looking down the barrel of surgery, chemo and or radiation for this.
I would definitely request a PET scan if possible, and a second opinion if you can get it done quickly, just for reassurance. I wouldn’t accept a lot of waiting around for things to happen with this one.
What did you oncologist have to say today?

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di341 | @di341 | Jul 13, 2023
In reply to @di341 "New diagnosis: IDC with axillary lymph node metastasis with partial micropapillary pattern I am writing seeking..." + (show)
@di341

New diagnosis: IDC with axillary lymph node metastasis with partial micropapillary pattern
I am writing seeking help from anyone familiar with partial micropapillary pattern in Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in the right breast. Biopsy of Lymph Node reads “the micropapillary pattern of tumor is prominent in the metastatic tumor in the lymph node.”

Tomorrow is the first meeting with the surgical oncologist. We’d like to be knowledgeable about this pattern mentioned, while discussing treatment plans.

This all popped a few weeks ago on the yearly mammogram and is very small in the breast. Surprised that it is in the lymph node already but am thinking this pattern is more aggressive. Initial staging 1B, although CT nor PET has been done, just biopsies on tumor in breast and one lymph node.

Please please please share your experiences and education on micropapillary pattern within IDC. I can find so little information!

What are we looking at??

A million thanks for taking the time to look and share.

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Thank you so much, Chris. I am writing on behalf of my younger sister. Her first appointment is in an hour.

I can't tell you how much we appreciate your response. This blindsided her and I'm information gathering as fast as we can, in order to educate ourselves. We've had no breast cancer in the family and have a steep learning curve.

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Jul 13, 2023
In reply to @di341 "Thank you so much, Chris. I am writing on behalf of my younger sister. Her first..." + (show)
@di341

Thank you so much, Chris. I am writing on behalf of my younger sister. Her first appointment is in an hour.

I can't tell you how much we appreciate your response. This blindsided her and I'm information gathering as fast as we can, in order to educate ourselves. We've had no breast cancer in the family and have a steep learning curve.

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Please come back and let me know how it goes💕

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pinkybabar1962 | @pinkybabar1962 | Jul 13, 2023
In reply to @colleenyoung "Welcome @roncii, I moved your question about ductal carcinoma to this existing discussion: - Invasive ductal..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

Welcome @roncii, I moved your question about ductal carcinoma to this existing discussion:
- Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/invasive-duct-ca

Click the link to read previous posts and to connect easily with other members like you. What treatment options are you considering? What questions do you have?

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I am invasive ductal carcinoma
With Oncotype number 28 recommended 4cycle of chemo
My first MRI report clear from cancer after 2.5 month of surgery lumpectomy (no medication no radiation)
Please Share if somebody have same case
I am scared to take chemo

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 13, 2023
In reply to @di341 "New diagnosis: IDC with axillary lymph node metastasis with partial micropapillary pattern I am writing seeking..." + (show)
@di341

New diagnosis: IDC with axillary lymph node metastasis with partial micropapillary pattern
I am writing seeking help from anyone familiar with partial micropapillary pattern in Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in the right breast. Biopsy of Lymph Node reads “the micropapillary pattern of tumor is prominent in the metastatic tumor in the lymph node.”

Tomorrow is the first meeting with the surgical oncologist. We’d like to be knowledgeable about this pattern mentioned, while discussing treatment plans.

This all popped a few weeks ago on the yearly mammogram and is very small in the breast. Surprised that it is in the lymph node already but am thinking this pattern is more aggressive. Initial staging 1B, although CT nor PET has been done, just biopsies on tumor in breast and one lymph node.

Please please please share your experiences and education on micropapillary pattern within IDC. I can find so little information!

What are we looking at??

A million thanks for taking the time to look and share.

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@di341, to help you connect with other members with a diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma, I moved your question about ductal carcinoma to this existing discussion:
– Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/invasive-duct-ca

All the best with the first appointment.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 13, 2023
In reply to @pinkybabar1962 "I am invasive ductal carcinoma With Oncotype number 28 recommended 4cycle of chemo My first MRI..." + (show)
@pinkybabar1962

I am invasive ductal carcinoma
With Oncotype number 28 recommended 4cycle of chemo
My first MRI report clear from cancer after 2.5 month of surgery lumpectomy (no medication no radiation)
Please Share if somebody have same case
I am scared to take chemo

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@pinkybabar1962, the word chemo is scary. You can do it.

Here's a good conversation where members offer tips so you can know what to expect and how to prepare:
- Preparing for Chemotherapy https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/preparing-for-chemotherapy/

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salamander | @salamander | Jul 13, 2023
In reply to @di341 "New diagnosis: IDC with axillary lymph node metastasis with partial micropapillary pattern I am writing seeking..." + (show)
@di341

New diagnosis: IDC with axillary lymph node metastasis with partial micropapillary pattern
I am writing seeking help from anyone familiar with partial micropapillary pattern in Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in the right breast. Biopsy of Lymph Node reads “the micropapillary pattern of tumor is prominent in the metastatic tumor in the lymph node.”

Tomorrow is the first meeting with the surgical oncologist. We’d like to be knowledgeable about this pattern mentioned, while discussing treatment plans.

This all popped a few weeks ago on the yearly mammogram and is very small in the breast. Surprised that it is in the lymph node already but am thinking this pattern is more aggressive. Initial staging 1B, although CT nor PET has been done, just biopsies on tumor in breast and one lymph node.

Please please please share your experiences and education on micropapillary pattern within IDC. I can find so little information!

What are we looking at??

A million thanks for taking the time to look and share.

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Were/are you taking hormone therapy?
Wondering because I am not going to take it.

I will look up your daignosis and get back
To you?

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