Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

I guess I could get insured through ACA but my insurance is pretty good. Not sure what ACA would cover and if I’d have to go to Dr I may not want to see.

@mkb4435
Agree 100%! I am 5 weeks out from my BC surgery so I am new at this as well. There is so much to learn since it is crucial to be your own advocate.
I do not want defined as the poor woman with breast cancer. I do not want attention or pity. I know because I have been guilty of defining others in the past when I was terrified for them. Now it’s me in this hot seat. It’s a life wake up call!
It’s my story to tell and I chose not to share it with people outside my family… or here of course.
This journey has been exhausting. I was diagnosed in May and seems like the appointments have been non stop. I’m thankful that my cancer center and my team is wonderful.
I have my first radiation treatment today.
I am embracing this diagnosis as a blessing. BC has changed my perspective. I am humbled, I have discovered grace. I appreciate all the moments of my life good and bad. And of course we are allowed all feelings and emotions!
The hardest part for me was telling our 4 children and 4 grandchildren. I couldn’t bear to break their hearts and worry them. My family has held me up. I am truly thankful. I have to find good in this since it’s now my life.
Best wishes to you!

@cherziggy chances are you will be fine once this part is over! Don't try too hard to find positives in the situation 🙂 And cancer is not "now your life." We do learn to put it on the back burner once acute treatment is over.

You’re right! Thank you

My biopsy came back today Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. This pathology report is difficult to figure out.

I received biopsy results today. I have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in left breast. Had my 3D Mammogram that missed this solid mass. Breast ached all the time for several months. Ultrasound and MRI confirmed this aching was where 7mm solid lump is.
Sad that the 3D TOMO missed this but my persistent actions to get further testing finally took place three months after this 'all normal' mammogram. I did have to wait two months for a biopsy because all surgeons etc were booked up for two months.
I live one hour from MOFFIT Cancer Institute in Tampa FL so I go there on August 7 for consultation. I hope they move quickly to get rid of this cancer.

I'm going insane right now. I kept begging any doctor, surgeon that would listen since February that something was wrong BUT they felt the 3D mammogram in February ruled out anything wrong.

Hello joannemm34293,
Take a deep breath and move forward. Learning that you have IDC is hard to process, but you can and must become a fighter. Think positive, learn as much as you can about your plan of treatment. This is my second time with IDC local reoccurrence. My pathology report showed all margins cleared. Because bc reoccurred in the same place I had a mastectomy. I am doing very well post op 11 days out. You will be to.
Stay positive, stay strong💕💕💕💕💕

My pathology report from biopsy is so difficult to figure out. I’m going crazy inside having to wait until August 7 got my consultation with Moffitt Cancer Centers breast surgeon and oncologist. And that’s just a consult. How many more weeks will I have to wait and wait and wait for surgery? This lump has been in my left breast since February. Ultrasound on Feb 2 called it a cyst. Wrong. Then two weeks later the 3D mammogram totally missed this lump. Too many months passing by without treatment. .

I am so sorry it is taking so long. If you have the results, can you consult another doctor to help you?

@joannemm34293 what does your pathology report say? We cannot give advice and you need to talk to an MD but I think we are allowed to explain terms.