Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
Got my results this week. I have invasive ductal carcinoma, it was also found in the lymph node biopsy. I need to have an MRI, CT and bone scan this month to stage it. First line of action will be chemo, they are hoping to start this by the end of the month. Don't think it has hit me yet!
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Thank you so much Jenni53. Still hasn't registered with me, but I know I have a long road ahead of me, I'm ready for it! The medical team have been amazing, only a phone call away.
So sorry to hear that, I too was diagnosed on Wed with invasive lobular cancer, have to have an MRI next week to fully determine the size and then surgery, I’m finding it hard to process it all x
@MicheleC sorry to hear your news! We will get through this together. Its very hard to process, isn't it! I have an MRI next week too and CT a few days later. I don't know what stage it is just yet.
So sorry to hear that Diaz, it has started to hit me now, finding it hard to relax as I just want to know how bad it is, the waiting for the MRI etc is hard x
I'm feeling the same MicheleC. I've my MRI tomorrow and a CT next week, then I meet with oncology. Now waiting to know the staging has me so stressed out!
The waiting is the worst part. Cancer absolutely hates positivity and excercise. Get out in the open & go for a walk & tell yourself your stronger than you know. I literally can not believe how strong I am. I'm shocking my self and everyone X I wish you the very best Xx
Hi MicheleC
Sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Wishing you the best of luck with your scans and your treatment.
Best wishes
Jenni53
@Daiz A good friend was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma 2 years ago. I was so surprised at how minimal the treatment was and how quickly her life returned to normal. I hope it will be straightforward for you too!
Best of luck with your treatment ladies.
@jelly89 fingers crossed!!!! So far I just know I've a few months of chemo ahead of me then hopefully surgery!
@MicheleC I'm sorry to hear your news too. Best wishes for your treatment.
Hi Daiz, I hope you managed to get through the weekend OK.. Its very difficult trying to carry on with everything when you have so much going on in your head. You wish for everything to go back to normal.
But really this is your time to build yourself up and have your body prepared for whatever treatment is on the way. I promise you it won't be as bad as you think. All the scans are quick too.
Just please make sure you're talking to somebody if you're struggling, be it your GP, nurses here on this website etc Processing the news is really hard. This is why I check these comments some days. Because i struggled mentally when I was told and now I'm so greatful to be so far on and enjoying everything life has to offer. I come here because I want to encourage and support those who are starting.
If you're concerned about your hair, talk to the team about the coldcap, it's worth it.
Please don't struggle alone x
Hi ya! I've tnbc stage 2. I'm going for my 12th round of chemo today. I haven't had to miss a weekly one yet and I've not really had any bad side effects thank god. After today I start a different drug for 3months it will be a little harsher and every 3 wks. You have absolutely got this girl. The way I see it is we have it now so let's get through it X my dad and my bestfriend died at the start and middle of my chemo. Life is so unfair but I feel them with me all the time. I will have surgery and radiation in a couple of weeks X didn't loose my eye lashes or brows and my nails got stronger how I do not know. 😂
Thank you all for the lovely messages! x Still trying to process it all, I meet with the oncologist next week.
Hi Daiz
Sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer and that you need chemo. While I won't say chemo is easy it is doable and you will be given plenty of support by your medical team if you need it.
Wishing you the best of luck with your treatment.
Best wishes
Jenni53