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After treatments for stage 1, MRI found a suspicious lesion, biopsy
Last January I was diagnosed with stage 1 idc on right breast. I went through all the treatments and finally feel like I’m peering above...
Is 7 weeks to wait for double mastectomy after chemo risky?
In July was diagnosed with IDC stage 2b. Mass in both breast and one positive lymph node. The surgeon said he didn't feel comfortable with...
To boost or not to boost
I’ve seen 2 radiation oncologists. One suggested 15 day radiation only yo affected breast and the other suggested 15 day plus 5 day boost to...
Why Anastrazole if I Had a Bilateral Mastectomy?
I was diagnosed with DCIS and IDC, Estrogen + in my right breast in November 2024. I had a bilateral/double mastectomy with sentinal lymph node...
Treatment plan questions following my wife's recent diagnosis?
Wife (age72 in good health) was diagnosed with breast cancer (DCIS, Hormone Receptor Positive, IDC)? a few weeks ago after an imaging test and a...
Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??
I was just diagnosed w/DCIS & IDC in my right breast. Unfortunately the masses are so large that lumpectomy is out of the question. I...
Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?
I have just completed bilateral skin sparing mastectomy with diep reconstruction after having DCIS (2007) in one breast, IDC (2018) in the other breast and...
Lumpectomy vs mastectomy
Good morning. I am 34, in the IDC club and up to my eyeballs with conflicting information. My surgeon extremely favors double mastectomy where other...
Oncotype Test
Hello, I just had my first appointment with the medical oncologist this week. I have IDC stage 1a, and had lumpectomy (that’s how they found...
Has anyone forgone sentinel node biopsies?
I am a newly diagnosed 66-year-old woman. I have IDC 8mm found by a twice-a-year check - one is a mammogram, and the other is...
Lumpectomy vs Unilateral mastectomy no reconstruction
I am 46 and three weeks into my stage 1, IDC, HR+, HERS- diagnosis. I have two small tumors in one breast. My genetic testing...
Skeletal Muscle and Perineural Invasion
I am hoping for some guidance with a post lumpectomy pathology report. I am 47 and recently diagnosed with DCIS in the left breast and...
Allergic reaction to surgical soap (Chlorhexidine) after lumpectomy
Diagnosed with IDC. 10 days ago I had a tumor removed from my left breast and 3 lymph nodes. Still in a ton of pain...
Side Effects of Anastrozole - bone loss
I’ve been on Anastrozole 1mg for 6 months after right mastectomy for IDC. Has anyone had problems with thumb or finger joints? I researched “popping...
Looking for your experiences with Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer
Diagnosed 3 weeks ago with IDC, estrogen and progesterone positive and Her2 negative. Grade1. Only 3mm on ultrasound/3D. Fine needle aspiration under arm lymph nodes...
What questions should I ask at a 2nd opinion appointment?
Hi everyone.I haven’t posted in quite some time so a quick update. I just had stable scans Tuesday and I going on 4 years on...
Can a biopsy needle turn a DCIS into invasive cancer?
Hi! I’m concerned about the consequences of having a biopsy. I know it is to lower the number of surgeries regarding benign lesions but I...
Intermediate Oncotype score: Did you choose chemo?
Hello! I’m 47. At the beginning of the year I was diagnosed with IDC and had a lumpectomy. Tumor was 14mm, grade 3, ki67 was...
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?
I am newly diagnosed with IDC Stage 2, 1.3 cm in size. Estrogen Receptor positive, Progesterone positive (1-10%) so not positive enough I have been...
Ibrance and Letrozole: Newly Diagnosed Treatment
Hello, My name is Sharon, I am 56 years old, and I have recently been diagnose with IDC Breast cancer the has spread to my...