Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

I had a 3D mammo miss 2 large tumors in one breast… and I went in with a symptom! Two mos later I strongly requested an MRI… bingo!

My unilateral mastectomy was 4 mos after I went for mammo… 6 weeks after MRI.

I, like you, had Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) Stage 2 ER/PR + HER2 - ( it appears) . An ONCOTYPE will be performed on the tissue ( biopsy or surgical.. typically surgical) to determine if chemotherapy will be beneficial. Radiation Oncology consultation will be recommended also. Aromatase Inhibitor for 5-7(10) years will also likely be recommended.

There is some “time” … but it is also “of the essence “. I would definitely become the squeaky wheel here!

Best to you on this (unwanted) path to RECOVERY!

Report in part says. IDC. GRADE 2. Malignant cells reactive to E-Cadherin, loss of reactivity for CK 5/6.

Absent myoepitelial cell demonstrated by P63.

ESTROGEN RECEPTORS POSITIVE AT 90%.
Progesterone receptor positive 80%.

Her-2/neu Oncoprotein: negative (1+).

@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.

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

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. .

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💕💕💕💕💕

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.

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

You’re right! Thank 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.