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Questions regarding Pathology Report for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 16 9:21am | Replies (22)
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@windyshores

So the DCIS was not removed? Just want to be clear. My impression, at the time I had a diagnosis, that many of us have both IDC and DCIS. In fact, DCIS is a precursor to IDC. Are you saying this is a separate cancer? Sorry I did not understand this:

"However, it shows distance from DCIS to Closest Margin: 2mm
So, I have no idea if I have DCIS or not."

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katrina123 | @katrina123 | Jan 7 9:41am

windyshores,
I agree that it's difficult to understand. Part of the report looks like they removed the DCIS but part made it sounds like it wasn't removed.
Example:
Size extent of DCIS: Estimated size is at least 3 mm. If they removed the DCIS would they say estimated size is at least 3 mm on the pathology report??
I have a lot to learn but isn't DCIS always a separate cancer from Invasive Ductal Carcinoma? I understand that Invasive Ductal Carcinoma begins as DCIS but once it leaves the ducts isn't it a separate cancer from any DCIS still in the ducts?
I know that I am worried. This was my second breast cancer lumpectomy in 4 years so the idea that I might need to have another surgery is a big concern.
I am not very knowledgeable regarding DCIS so I am still learning.
Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks

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