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Pink_Pheonix46

I was Diagnosed 8/4 with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in my left breast found on a screening mammogram. So thankful for this. I feel like things have taken so long to get going. Screening mammogram was 7/15 follow up 7/22 Biopsies x2 had 3 suspicious areas 7/30 results 8/4. MRI of both breast 8/15. I have seen Surgical Oncology and plastic surgery and awaiting a surgery date as the plan is for partial mastectomy and reconstruction at the same time. Estrogen and Progesterone + Her2 had to be sent for additional testing but ultimately came back negative. Grade 2. I am starting to get anxious about the wait. Am I crazy or is this taking forever?

Also did anyone else have sharp pains in the affected breast that are intermittent and shoot to your nipple?

VFaye

My time frame was very similar last summer. I was diagnosed on 7/3 but didn't have my mastectomy until 8/22. It does seem like a long time even though my surgeon said we were within the window of time that was recommended. I'd recommend taking this time to make sure you are fully prepared for surgery and informed on what to expect. Get your helpers arranged, make sure things you'll need are where you don't have to reach up, etc. I recommended a mastectomy pillow. I just had follow up surgery and it is still comforting to sleep with.

I didn't have pains in my nipples before surgery. However after surgery I swore I had pain shooting up through my nipples. However I no longer had nipples!

I wish you well on your surgery and rest and recovery after.

shebakim

My diagnosis and timeline is very similar to yours. IDC, estrogen and progesterone + and HER2 negative (although it also took a second FISH test to confirm). Mine is grade 3, but no signs of lymph node involvement at this point. After consultations with my care team (med onc, rad onc, and surgery), as well as a plastic surgeon, I am scheduled for unilateral mastectomy with tissue expander next Monday (Sept 15). Ready to get this show on the road. I'm sorry that your diagnosis phase has taken so long - that uncertainty is the worst. The wait to get in to talk with my care team was the hardest - so many questions.

I haven't had any pain in nipples or breast at all, so it feels like the calm before the storm. I've jumped into all the support and resources that I can from my company benefits, am meeting with a therapist, and am ready to fight this.

Feel free to share more as your story evolves and we will get through this together!

Annie1963

I was told of my diagnosis 4 days ago. This after mammo, U/s and biopsy. I cannot find a dr.!! The nurse practitioner at the gyno office gave me a name but she/Dr has a "waiting list"!! How did you all find a Dr? Surgeon first? or oncologist?? I have never been a crier. I cry all the time now. I read VFays comment about getting helpers arranged, I have no one. A brother 1800 miles away. A daughter in another city far away with her own life. A stepmom who is 86 and cannot walk. I don't know what to do. Where do I start.

My diagnosis is: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in my left breast, found when i mentioned a dimple in my breast to the gyno nurse practitioner at my pap appt. I don't even know what this means. It has been a very hard year and now this.

How do you all not cry all the time? I cannot stop.

Any helpful advice would be nice please. Anne

RocDocVic

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1724594#Comment_1724594

I would contact a large medical center Oncology Department. Request an appointment and tell them that you've been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. They can help coordinate your care. You'll need to provide them with access to you images and biopsy report so they can evaluate which is the best way to proceed.