Invasive ductal carcinoma, what should I expect?

Hey tb I wish you luck! I almost want them to take both breast off. A girlfriend of mine had one then 7years later had the other. Wow, I hope you have help at Christmas.

I too want it as soon as possible. My step son offered to come help us. My Husband is doing Chemotherapy he has 2 different lymphoma’s. He won’t be done with treatments until February. Then they will tell him if he has to have a stem cell transplant. So we are up to our eyeballs in this cancer stuff, but we’ve got it.
I will keep you in my thoughts and sending you all the positive vibes possible! 💕

When I had my surgery they used glue, so I had no stitches, gauze or tape. Before your surgery, or before mine, I had prep call & they go over any allergies you may have &/or medications. Prayers for you & your husband. I’m sure the chemo is pretty rough. Best wishes to you & yours!!

Thanks Katrina, I hope your appointment goes well. I will be sending positive thoughts your way. Stay connected.
Be positive too! ~Sassy

@sassyredhead
Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!
As you have seen, you are not alone with this diagnosis. I hope you will get an idea of what’s going to happen.
I was diagnosed 31 years ago- hormone receptors negative.
I had mastectomy and chemo.
It’s always a good idea to get a se one opinion before you start treatment.

I saw my oncologist today. She has decided to order the Integrated Brac analysis blood test and the Myriad My Risk update test for me. The fact that I have a new breast cancer in the other breast 4 years after the last breast cancer and the fact that there has been so much cancer on my mom's side of the family has encouraged her to do this testing. I am concerned because if it is positive that means I will need to have a double mastectomy. She said that the test can take 2 to 3 weeks. I have an appointment with the breast oncology surgeon on the 27th. I am sure she would wait until this lab work comes back before she will make a decision on what to do next.
I can't imagine what you are going through. It must be so very difficult.
I will be thinking of you,
Katrina

For additional discussion dealing with invasive ductal cancer, please also see:
- Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/invasive-duct-ca/
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Same to you! Prayers coming your way

31 years ago! Inspirational 💕

There's not enough info here to say what to expect, except expect a treatment plan from your doctors and expect to be tired. Expect a lot of visits to the hospital. I had that, triple positive. I was treated and cleared over 8 years ago. I had the genetic testing - okay. I still have all my parts. I was desperately afraid of chemo but it was not as bad as I imagined. You have to be patient with the process. Big hug.

This is Mulkey 518 -- when I was first dignosed with my first cancer I had 3 lumps which were hard to find and I complained for 2009 til 2014 when they finally found the lumps. My surgeon told me that they will do a Lumpectomy (May 2014) and 6 weeks of radiation along with an AI pill. I told my Surgeon on several ocassions that I wanted to have my breast totally removed. I was talked out of the Masectomy and into the Lumpectomy with radiation and the Ai pill. Well I had pain from the Lumpectomy from 2014 til they found the 2nd breast cancer on April 2023 (fro 9 years I had been constantly complaining of pain with each Mammogram and Ultrasound performed). Now this breast cancer is Angiosarcoma (bad news all around). So in my research I found that it was standard several years ago to do a Lumpectomy with 6 weeks of radiation and the AI pill (I took femora with no problem for 5 years) for low stage cancer, BUT IT HAS NOW BEEN FOUND that this isn't the thing to do anymore. Now it is stuggested that a Masectomy be performed instead of the Lumpectomy - no radiation - and the AI pill (what ever one your Medical Onclogist suggests). I do regret that I did not stand up to getting my breast remove the very first time - and I would not have gone through with the radiation - but would have taken the AI pill. The Study on this came out in July 2014. So I got radiation cancer in my blood vessels from taking radiation treatment with my first breast cancer. I am not trying to scare you but just know what the current protocol is now. So far I know of 3 people who have gotten this radiation cancer. It is Rare and Agressive and scary and I can not find any Trials or Studies on this Angiosarcoma. Do your research - read for yourself - There are 7 out of 100,000 people who could get this radiation cancer. I wish you well and success in your treatments. But also remember that the "Dumb Question" is the one not asked.