39 years old yesterday diagnosed with DCIS

mothercare

I got the call yesterday that the microcalcifications showed DCIS , I am going to the surgeon today. It has all happened so quickly from having a mammogram two weeks ago to having three biopsys and Monday a sterotactic. The radiologist said it will be OK but I am still very scared. Can I just ask you all to pray for me and give any advice that will make this process feel a little better. I also woke up this morning to find a my right breast swollen and hard I guess from the sterotactic biopsy? Anybody had this happen

MyTurnNow

Mothercare, first of all,
Mothercare, first of all, welcome to this amazing group of kindred spirits. I know how scary it is in the beginning because of all the unknown. Luckily, your cancer was caught in the early stage. It is not uncommon when caught this early to avoid chemo. But, please know that whatever your treatments are, you will be fine. We will all be here to hold your hand and answer your questions. Good luck with your appointment today and let us know the outcome. Sending strength and (((hugs))) your way. Take care.

CypressCynthia

I am so sorry that you are
I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this. What a lousy birthday present! Swelling is a listed possible complication. I would first put an ice bag (frozen peas would be great) on the breast and second call my doc now (because tomorrow is Thanksgiving) and see what you can take for it or if he needs you to come in.

Hope this helps.

CypressCynthia

CypressCynthia said:

I am so sorry that you are
I am so sorry that you are having to deal with this. What a lousy birthday present! Swelling is a listed possible complication. I would first put an ice bag (frozen peas would be great) on the breast and second call my doc now (because tomorrow is Thanksgiving) and see what you can take for it or if he needs you to come in.

Hope this helps.

P.S. here's a link for you
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy Info

MAJW

Take a Breath.....if possible
I am so sorry that you had to "join" this board but you will come to find it is a wealth of information. It is full of wonderful women who have taken this journey and will be there for you every step of the way! Ask anything! Someone will have an answer......we are all different with different diagnosis, etc. but I promise you, someone will have experienced the same things you will go through.

I had the same problem after my biopsy.....breast bruised and hard as a brick....I kept ice on it, as someone said, a pack of frozen peas work great.....I have tons in my freezer each marked with "DO NOT EAT!" Took about two weeks for it to heal.

As hard as this is and ever so scary, it does get better......not today, not tomorrow.....but it will.....first there's shock, then fear.....but as time goes by it does get somewhat easier....there's so much to take in right now....don't be surprised if your brain goes on overload...mine did....always good to take someone to each and every appointment..."Two sets of ears" are best........don't be afraid to ask questions.........take a note pad. AND..........keep checking this board.....we're here for you....

I wish you the best
Peace be with you,
Nancy

sea60

I'm praying for you.
Let us know how it goes.

Blessings and Hugs,

Sylvia

weazer

Lots of Love....
and Prayers coming your way!
We will all be with you on Monday!
And through out your journey!
Try not to worry, I know thats easier said then done, it is like a whirl wind, and trying to wrap your mind around seems to be impossible, but just TRY to take one step at a time.
Take care sister and keep us posted on your progress.
Karie

fauxma

sea60 said:

I'm praying for you.
Let us know how it goes.

Blessings and Hugs,

Sylvia

I will keep you in my
I will keep you in my prayers. This board is a great place for information, support, love and all that you will need during your journey.

smalldoggroomer

Wecome Mothercare,
I'm so sorry you need a site like this one but you have found the best one. I know how scary it is when you first find out. It does get easier though. I remember how I felt when I first found out. Never so scared in my life. But the more I learned and the further I got into the process the better I felt. There are some amazing stories here. And the strongest woman you will ever meet. I was Dx with Inflammatory breast cancer. I was told it was bad, fast growing and the most aggressive breast cancer there is. I was also told I probably had it for about 5 years. It is the hardest breast cancer to get rid of. My Dr was the best he sent me to Moffitt in Tampa. There I did all the test and had my chemo. 6 rounds of Herceptin, toxatere, carboplatin. Every 3 weeks. The Dr was hoping they could shrink the tumor which was about 2 by 3 inches to make it easier to get out. Well I got through chemo and had surgery Nov 1 this year. And when the pathology came back there was NED
( No Evidence of Disease )My cancer was completely gone. I still have to do Radiation to be absolutely certain but the Surgeon said I am cancer free. So Take a deep breath and try to relax. Think positive stay strong. And know we are all with you all the way. What ever you need we are here Anytime. You have just been adopted by all 5000 of us.
Take care Darlin Your new big sister. Kay,

Gabe N Abby Mom

So much happens in those
So much happens in those first weeks, but you have found an amazing group of people. I have received so much support and compassion here, it is truly helping me on my journey. I'm sure you will find the support you need here as well.

And yes, prayers are on they way.

Hugs,

Linda

Hubby

Sorry too
I am also sorry you need to be here, but as someone who's wife just went through this, let me tell you that you are in the right place. Use this board for emotional support, because you may find it hard to get it from your friends and family.

In answer to your question, my wife was swollen and hard after her biopsy.

She had a Lumpectomy, chemo and radiation (finished yesterday). It's rough, an emotional rollercoaster, but YOU WILL MAKE IT THROUGH.

Sending Prayers and Hugs,

Bob

Alexis F

MyTurnNow said:

Mothercare, first of all,
Mothercare, first of all, welcome to this amazing group of kindred spirits. I know how scary it is in the beginning because of all the unknown. Luckily, your cancer was caught in the early stage. It is not uncommon when caught this early to avoid chemo. But, please know that whatever your treatments are, you will be fine. We will all be here to hold your hand and answer your questions. Good luck with your appointment today and let us know the outcome. Sending strength and (((hugs))) your way. Take care.

Welcome to a site full of
Welcome to a site full of wonderful sisters in pink! Breast cancer is scary, but, we can help you the best that we can. Good luck with your doctor's appointment.

mollyz

mothercare
HI mothercare,I was told just like you I got that call and I really went into shock i couldn't believe it i had the biopsies on a Monday and Thursday i was told and my cancer was the same my calcifications showed dcis this was in May this year well June 1st i had a a radical modified mastectomy of my left breast i was offered the option of lumpectomy but i had had so many fibroids in the past and so much scare tissue it was better for me to get rid of it. but it was and still so much i didn't and don't understand but it's a learning process, I did have to have chemo i had a cocktail (that's the kind of chemos mixed together)i learned that slag on this cite but please listen to your Dr's all cancer is not the same so don't compare your self to nobody else.keep us posted your young and you can handle it i turned fifty in October,oh yes keep ice to the biopsied breast cause it's going to turn blue red and then yellow but it's OK that for me was worst than the mastectomy it didn't hurt at all. sorry we had to meet like this but your not alone.Molly z

skico

It's scary but...
I was 37 the first time I was diagnosed with DCIS, and that was 11 years ago. While not pleasant, with DCIS being such an early cancer, surgery was the only thing I needed to do back then. Unfortunately they did find some more DCIS a year later so I ultimately chose to have a simple mastectomy, but recovered quickly and got back to my normal life within a few weeks. I did have the misfortune of IDC being found in my other breast this year, but have been told by numerous doctors that it is completely unrelated to the DCIS. So, while it is very scary to be where you are now, once you get past the physical discomfort, you should be just fine.

cahjah75

Mothercare
you have come to the right place for support and encouragement. I had a huge hematoma after my stereostatic biopsy. My breast turned purple and barely fit in my bra. I ended up having bilateral mastectomy so it went away....... Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Happy Thanksgiving, Char

disneyfan2008

I had same think Jan 2008...
I had surgery and then 8 wks radiation...surgery was much better then I expected...WHEN I went o my surgeon I had a friend and husband go with me....for extra ears (so much info to take in when nervous, scared etc) they asked questions and remembered things I thought I would and did not..

I was very lucky with radiation..no burning, drying , not tired...nothing differnt...so I hope you have the same ...

my team at cancer center was great which made it much easier...

ladyg

So sorry you had
to find us but really glad you did. Everyone here is wonderful. I got so much support and information from all of the warroirs it made the journey bareable. Ask questions as much as you want. There will always be someone to give you answers and support.

Hugs,
Georgia

sbmly53

I was in the same place a year ago.
Routine mammo, calcifications. Stereotactic biopsy, positive for invasive ductal carcinoma. My wonderful surgeon did a lumpectomy with clear margins. The sentinal node was positive. I had an OncoDx test with a low score and opted out of chemo. I had 33 radiation treatments. And 2 clear mammos.

Scared out of my wits most of the time. I'm told it gets better with time, and I'm sure that's true. I came to this board with so many questions. The wonderful men and women here helped me more than they will ever know. They wil help you, too.

Take a breath. You are stonger than you know. And now you have an army behind you (us!)

Sue

Dawne.Hope

will pray!
Dear mothercare,

I was 39 when I was diagnosed with DCIS. I came to this board within a few weeks and the support, knowledge and encouragement is invaluable. You are in the scariest place right now ... trying to soak in all this new knowledge, trying to figure out what you're going to do. As been said, IT DOES GET EASIER!

Hang in there. Know you're not alone. We're here for you. And I'm praying for you.

xo,
dh

roseann4

sbmly53 said:

I was in the same place a year ago.
Routine mammo, calcifications. Stereotactic biopsy, positive for invasive ductal carcinoma. My wonderful surgeon did a lumpectomy with clear margins. The sentinal node was positive. I had an OncoDx test with a low score and opted out of chemo. I had 33 radiation treatments. And 2 clear mammos.

Scared out of my wits most of the time. I'm told it gets better with time, and I'm sure that's true. I came to this board with so many questions. The wonderful men and women here helped me more than they will ever know. They wil help you, too.

Take a breath. You are stonger than you know. And now you have an army behind you (us!)

Sue

My experience was similar to Sue's.
I was in shock when I got the call but I was glad that at least I knew for sure. It seemed like such a long wait and not knowing exactly when I would get the call was terrible. The recovery from the surgery wasn't very painful and I too opted out of chemo because of my OncoType Score. I had 33 radiation treatments which were uncomfortable but not horrible. That was a year and a half ago. Today I feel great and just take a tiny pill every day to keep the control estrogen. Hugs.

Roseann

VickiSam

roseann4 said:

My experience was similar to Sue's.
I was in shock when I got the call but I was glad that at least I knew for sure. It seemed like such a long wait and not knowing exactly when I would get the call was terrible. The recovery from the surgery wasn't very painful and I too opted out of chemo because of my OncoType Score. I had 33 radiation treatments which were uncomfortable but not horrible. That was a year and a half ago. Today I feel great and just take a tiny pill every day to keep the control estrogen. Hugs.

Roseann

Welcome .. I know your are scared, and probably
hitting into the walls around you .. I know I did for weeks. Sorry that you are here, but so glad you found us. We are a wealth of knowledge stemming for our own experiences, frustrations and general views.

Our sisterhood has provided such valuable information thusfar, please take heart that we are here 24/7, 7 days a weeks. Never ever think that asking any question is 'silly'.

Keep us posted .. and if possible take a tape recorder with you to your first appointment (s), and a friend, sister or roommate. In my case only, mother and husband were too close to me, and scared of the the unknowned, to be un-bias. Also, with 3 of us at my first meeting - all 3 of us HEAR the same message from my Breast Cancer Specialist - differently. Seriously! hence the reason for the tape recorder.

Strength and Courage

Vicki Sam