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Early stages of breast cancer diagnosis

Posted by cnmomoe @cnmomoe, Dec 4, 2023

Hi I had a mammogram done in September. They found something and scheduled me for another mammogram and ultrasound on October 18. Found a lump very small like a pea size. October 26th got a biopsy done. November 1st found out it was cancer. Thank to my husband and kids the same day and decided to do a lumpectomy. Scheduled my surgery to place a marker on November 16th and November 17th was my surgery. My doctor removed the lump and 3 lymph nodes. November 22nd follow up appointment to get results of my lymph nodes and talk to her about how the surgery went. Awesome news she got it all out and lymph nodes were negative. I’m taking it a day at a time. Thank you for letting me share. It was a very scary couple of months.

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salamander | @salamander | Dec 9, 2023
In reply to @raye "Dear Friends, I have IgM kappa MGUS, dx 2015, and last month a tiny spiculated nodule,..." + (show)
@raye

Dear Friends,
I have IgM kappa MGUS, dx 2015, and last month a tiny spiculated nodule, 5x7mm was biopsied. It was not there 6 months ago. “Invasive ductal carcinoma, poorly differentiated.” Lumpectomy will be done in 10 days. Because it is small and new, my surgeon plans not to remove any lymph nodes. Then I’ll be sent home with instructions not to be alone for at least 24 hours. That alone is concerning.
I sympathize with others who have more than one scary diagnosis.

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What is IgM kappa MGUS?

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colely | @colely | Dec 10, 2023
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@salamander

The functional doctor I go to has a cocoon you lay in the lights just are on your skin. Like the old fashion tanning beds. It is to help regenerate new skin cells. Prob just good for skin mostly. But all treatments are relaxing and peaceful so decrease any stress which can cause inflammation - like certain foods, alcohol, etc. just doing all I can to increase healing in all ways!

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Thank you for your information. I think alternative options are very helpful, in the healing process.

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cnmomoe | @cnmomoe | Dec 12, 2023
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@colleenyoung

@cnmomoe, how are you doing? Did you find out what your treatment plan will be? What type of breast cancer do you have?

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I have 23 rounds of radiation. My cancer tumor was in the duct area.

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cnmomoe | @cnmomoe | Dec 12, 2023
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@gina58

Your case sounds a lot like my case...except it was almost six months from finding the lump to it's removal. Are you going to take meds for 5 years and have radiation? I'm on the fence on what I'm doing.

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Just radiation right now 23 rounds. Hope is well with you. Hope that helped.

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marylynr | @marylynr | Dec 12, 2023
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@salamander

The functional doctor I go to has a cocoon you lay in the lights just are on your skin. Like the old fashion tanning beds. It is to help regenerate new skin cells. Prob just good for skin mostly. But all treatments are relaxing and peaceful so decrease any stress which can cause inflammation - like certain foods, alcohol, etc. just doing all I can to increase healing in all ways!

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Hi I was told red light could stimulate cancer cells? I have a home unit and was advised not to use. Do you have any further info? It really helped my arthritis pain prior to my dcis diagnosis. Thanx

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salamander | @salamander | Dec 12, 2023
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@marylynr

Hi I was told red light could stimulate cancer cells? I have a home unit and was advised not to use. Do you have any further info? It really helped my arthritis pain prior to my dcis diagnosis. Thanx

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Jury is out! Not sure. I am assuming I don’t have anymore cancer cells and just helping with future inflammation and generating more healthy cells. My theory! God bless!

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gina58 | @gina58 | Dec 13, 2023
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@cnmomoe

Just radiation right now 23 rounds. Hope is well with you. Hope that helped.

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I hope you continue to do well. I have not started radiation yet nor met the Doctor so I don't know how many treatments he will want me to do. I'm still on the fence about that.

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Chris, Volunteer Mentor | @auntieoakley | Dec 22, 2023
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@salamander

What is IgM kappa MGUS?

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A bone marrow issue, unrelated to breast cancer. 🤓

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nana3131 | @nana3131 | Dec 23, 2023

I had stage , grade 1, negative lymph node, but had second surgery because margine is not clean. Had radiation for 5 weeks and on Letrozole for 5-7 years. Is the ( not clean margine) mean that cancer still there or it will come back?i am 66 years old

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lisakinpa | @lisakinpa | Dec 24, 2023
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@nana3131

I had stage , grade 1, negative lymph node, but had second surgery because margine is not clean. Had radiation for 5 weeks and on Letrozole for 5-7 years. Is the ( not clean margine) mean that cancer still there or it will come back?i am 66 years old

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Having clean margins helps to ensure that all the cancer has been removed.

I was diagnosed at 60 and now five years later I’m doing very well with no recurrence. ♥️

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