new diagnosis invasive ductal carcinoma

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a2006sister
a2006sister Member Posts: 2
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I"ve recently been diagnosed with i

Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in one breast and ductal carcinoma in the other breast.  I am reaching out for a better understanding of all of this and am seeking information on treatment options that are not as harsh as chemo.  please help

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  • Desmonds1
    Desmonds1 Member Posts: 54 Member
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    Sorry for your news- you have

    Sorry for your news- you have reached out to a great group of women who have all shared your similar experience-

    i was diagnosed last Marvh and went through chemo, mastectemy and radiation-

    sorry i I don't have other treatment options but your doctor should be able to help guide you- if you are not comfortable with your medical team, find another-

    sending positive thoughts-

     

    Susan

  • cati0314
    cati0314 Member Posts: 203
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    Invasive Ductal Carcinom

    I had state IIB IDC.  My tumor was so large I had chemo first, then a bilateral mastectomy, then radiation.  This was the best plan to try to save my life.  I would have done anything to survive and hope and pray that you will do the same.  Certainly get a second opinion but please follow the treatment plan that is designed for you by the team you choose.

     

    Hang in there,

    Sharon

  • Double Whammy
    Double Whammy Member Posts: 2,832 Member
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    cati0314 said:

    Invasive Ductal Carcinom

    I had state IIB IDC.  My tumor was so large I had chemo first, then a bilateral mastectomy, then radiation.  This was the best plan to try to save my life.  I would have done anything to survive and hope and pray that you will do the same.  Certainly get a second opinion but please follow the treatment plan that is designed for you by the team you choose.

     

    Hang in there,

    Sharon

    Hope these help

    http://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/stage_i_ii_breast/index.html

    http://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/stage_0_breast/index.html

    These are 2 excellent brochures for patients from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.  One is for Stage 0 (DCIS) and the other for Stages 1 and 2.  You should get lots of information from these booklets to help you understand what's going on and formulate questions to ask your health care team.

    Sorry you've had to come join us, but stick around.  Lots of good support here from those who have been there.  I had Stage 1b, Gr. 2 IDC in 2010.  Did lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation.  No picnic, but doable.

     

    Suzanne

     

     

  • Lilly9
    Lilly9 Member Posts: 155
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    Double Whammy said:

    Hope these help

    http://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/stage_i_ii_breast/index.html

    http://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/stage_0_breast/index.html

    These are 2 excellent brochures for patients from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network.  One is for Stage 0 (DCIS) and the other for Stages 1 and 2.  You should get lots of information from these booklets to help you understand what's going on and formulate questions to ask your health care team.

    Sorry you've had to come join us, but stick around.  Lots of good support here from those who have been there.  I had Stage 1b, Gr. 2 IDC in 2010.  Did lumpectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation.  No picnic, but doable.

     

    Suzanne

     

     

    I was diagnosed with IDC

    I was diagnosed with IDC Stage 3 w nodes in January 2012.   I was immediately put on chemo treatments - that lasted until June 2012.  Dbl mastectomy with nodes in July and radiation started in September.    I'm happy to say - I am still here and NED.  

     

    Chemo has come a long way.  It's not easy and yes there are side effects but it's worth the hell to get good results.  

  • bonbondidit
    bonbondidit Member Posts: 116
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    Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

    Hi 2006sister,

    I feel your panic,

    I was dx'd July 3, 2014. I am a stage 3A. I was staged from a 2 to a 3 because the cut off for 2 is 3 nodes effected and I had 4 positive for IDC, so I got staged at a 3A. A means no mets were seen. I have to say that chemo is the best choice but I ate natural things while doing it. You can put both together as long as you consult with your team. I feel that you would benifet with a dietician that can help you eat and nourish right while you are on your journey and give you that extra lift while doing chemo if you so choose too. I personally haven't seen great success stories for those who chose against chemo. I did it! I made it through. No it's not easy, but cancer is more mean and aggressive than chemo (in my opinion) so choose to fight! And we will all be here for you. I totally understand not wanting to do chemo. You have this one chance to nail cancer in the throat. Why not use the best weapon ;)

  • HopeLoveLive
    HopeLoveLive Member Posts: 7
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    Hi,
    In order to know which

    Hi,

    In order to know which treatments you could use you need to know your Estrogen, Progesterone and HER2 results. If they are positive there are hormones treatments and other medicines that will help you after surgery. If not, chemo will be the option most likely. However, you need to speak to your doctor(s). Search for a good oncologist around your area. Your surgeon could also give you information. You could read online webmed, cancer.org etc...reliable websites that will help you understand more this whole process. 

    Be strong and best wishes,

    JS

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