Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Hi there - I underwent my first lumpectomy last July and it showed invasive ductal cancer with 2 positive notes, one of which had eroded. I underwent 4 cycles of carboplatin and taxol every 3 weeks. Following that it was necessary to go back for a second lumpectomy as the margin was to close. In the meantime, I underwent MRI breast and a second lesion was noted and biopsied showing neuroendocrine cancer. The second lumpectomy was performed removing the remainder of first lesion as well as all of the second lesion and, in addition, the surgeon and plastic surgeon performed a reduction and reshaping of that breast as well as reduction of my other breast taking me down from an F+ to between a B and A cup --- finally, I can eat at a table without my breasts being on the table! Following healing from this, it was necessary to have 30 radiation treatments including the neck area due to the erosion of the one sentinel node. Chemo was not my favorite as I do not do well with drugs; however, I kept a journal and so after the first infusion, I knew what side effects to expect each time. Main thing I learned was to take Gas X due to the gas pains from chemo, reading material in the bathroom for diarrhea, have diarrhea medicine handy, and to keep telling myself to not be so hard on myself. Tubes from my second surgery hurt like heck, but my method to get through that was to mark each day off on the calendar and do a countdown. Radiation burns and blisters were doable by using calendula cream several times a day, aloe gel, and when blistering using prescription Silvadene ointment. I am told the invasive ductal cancer has a good outcome. However, for me when they found the neuroendocrine, it puts a whole new spin on it as it is quite rare, only 2% of the population getting this. I have had a PET scan done last night and await the results. I've been told for best chance of survival that I will need to do more chemotherapy with agents used for lung cancer of 4 cycles, 3 times a week. Just when my hair has grown back nicely, too. You will do fine - have patience. Your breast care coordinator should have information for you, but if not be sure to look at the different subjects here...the information is quite helpful. Best of luck to you.

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.