Atypical ductal hyperplasia

Amy3571

My wife was diagnosed with ADH on core biopsy. Informed this is a precancerous condition and it could either be monitored or a surgical excision could be done. She has opted for surgery. Although everything based on test results points to this as a benign condition I am still scared it is cancer. Need advice.

Marissa79JC

How is your wife doing now? I just got my biopsy results indicating ADH. I’m scheduled to see a surgeon on 8/5.

rosaanniecindy

I was as well after two biopsies which included the principal tumor with cancer. I as well opted to have both

ADH precancerous masses removed. Yes, it could possibly become cancerous in time therefore I decided to have the lumpectomy procedures on both breasts. Its all overwhelming.

Marissa79JC

I hope you’re doing well, rosaanniecindy. After the lumpectomies, did you have to do anything else? Medication?

It is all so overwhelming! I feel better now that I know something, but I’m still worried about what else may be found once we do a surgical biopsy.

rosaanniecindy

Yes, targeted radiation where the cancer was found for 5 consecutive days. And no meds as the choice was mine to make. After surgery on May 29th the cancer was found to be touching the wall of the duct and I was told by the surgeon that she had to go back and remove more tissue or take radiation to ensure all the bad cells were gone.

I couldn't go back and be cut again as I felt it was too much to go through again. The choices you have to make are difficult and although the radiation doesn't hurt nor can it be seen, the configuration of your body on the table, at least for me, was humilliating and psychologically very tough.

None of the choices are easy to make, take care of your mental well being through all this.

Marissa79JC

Lumpectomy was done today. I’m feeling ok tonight. It’s about a week for pathology. 🙏🏼🙏🏼