Invasive Ductal Carcenoma

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Darkdancer333
Darkdancer333 Member Posts: 115 Member
edited February 2022 in Breast Cancer #1

Just need to get a little perspective.

My wife was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcenoma Grade 2 ... She was Estrogen & Progesterone positive and Her2 negative. I was told this is a common type of breast cancer 

that shows up 80% in women. Her mass that was detected is less then 1cm.. We go for an MRI next week to determine if it has spread, but from what I have read because she was Her2 that

was not likely that it mestasized.. 

Our family has been hit hard with the big C.. I had BOT HPV in 2019, our grandson had Medoblastoma in 2019. He passed away this March 2021, He was only 8 years old. His birthday was

May 3 same day my wife was diagnosed with Breast cancer.. To me it's like a sick joke.... but it can only make us stronger. 

The nurse I talked with said surgery and 1 shot radiation during surgery may be all she needs. Plus the medication that is required. IF only we could get off this easy... We caught it in the early stage

so we can be hopeful about that.. I am looking for a little input and positive feedback I can give her... THX

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  • Phoebesnow
    Phoebesnow Member Posts: 600 Member
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    IDC

    please make sure she gets the Oncotype test.

  • Darkdancer333
    Darkdancer333 Member Posts: 115 Member
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    Phoebesnow said:

    IDC

    please make sure she gets the Oncotype test.

    this is the first I have

    this is the first I have heard of this type of test.. I'll ask them tomrrow I think after the MRI they will have a more accurate diagnosis

  • geotina
    geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
    edited May 2021 #4
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      Sorry for late response.  I

      Sorry for late response.  I was diagnosed last July at height of pandamic, pretty much the same as your wife.  My cancer was quite small 3 mm, stage 1..  Had lumpectomy.  Had clear margins at 1 cm.  Did not have a MRI, it was never mentioned.  Here is where our treatment differs.  I have never heard of a one shot radiation.  Nothing like that ever mentioned.  I had whole breast radiation, every day for 3 weeks then opted for the boost which is just the tumor bed by the incision area  for one week.   I do take Amastrozole once daily which is prescribed by the oncologist.  Follow up visit with oncologist was via zoom.  At six month check-up, mammogram, etc. all clear.   Keeping fingers crossed it stays that way.    The radiation burns (like a bad sunburn) were annoying along with fatigue but small price to pay in big picture.  My treatment was with the University of Michigan. 

     

    Wishing you the best in your journey.

     

    Tina

     

  • Jill0318
    Jill0318 Member Posts: 2
    edited June 2021 #5
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    9 year survivor

    Went thru the same thing - I choose double mastectomy becasue I had gone thru years of ultra sounds becuase of dense tissue and multiple cycts that were being watched every 3-6 months.  I received 7 weeks of radiation becasue a minut amout of cancer was found in my lymph node.  And i opted for the radiation - just to be sure.  There is a book - Uplift:Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors" by Barbara Delinsky.  It gave me alot of answers and peace. 

  • mcewen
    mcewen Member Posts: 1 Member
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    HER2+ ER/PR+

    I have a 1.2 cm tumor which is node negative. The oncologist has started me on neoadjuvent chemo of Herceptin, Perjeta, carboplatin and Taxotere. This is supposed to shrink the tumor before surgery. I've only had one session of chemo. It was 5 days ago and I still feel awful. Mouth sores, nausea, and fatigue. I had to go back in for IV fluids and IV anti nausea meds on Friday. I am so worried that the chemo will be unbearable and have long lasting side effects. Doesn't it seem a little overkill for a tumor that small? I understand that the HER2+ makes it more aggressive, but why not do surgery and targeted radiation first and then do chemo if necessary? Anyone have any insights and/or experience? Thank you. 

  • New2Group
    New2Group Member Posts: 1
    edited August 2021 #7
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    I was diagnosed with Invasive

    I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma - Stage 1. Er & Pr+ Her2 -

    I had a lumpectomy and some lymphnodes removed. Lymphnodes came up  negative. I'm waiting to start my radiation treatments  3 to 4 weeks worth when that is done I'll be going on Anastrozole.  For 5 to 10 years depending

  • dpezz817
    dpezz817 Member Posts: 2
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    Starting Letrozole ......

    Hope the side effects are manageable.

  • JudyMR
    JudyMR Member Posts: 3 Member
    edited August 2021 #9
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    IDC

    I am 62 years old and was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in May 2021. Following a mastectomy in June (which removed ALL cancer), it was discovered that the tumors measured 4.7  cm and 1.5 cm. HER2-, ER+ and PR+. Surgeon recommended radiation followed by chemotherapy. Radiation oncologist said radiation would not improve an already positive outlook, but chemo oncologist said yes, that chemo is necessary to kill what may be floating around. Oncotype was 8 with a 3% chance of reoccurance within 9 years, and chemo would only improve the chance of reoccurance by less than 1 percent. Second-opinion oncologist also thought radiation then chemo, but her radiation specialist agreed with first opinion ... clean margins and clean lymph nodes. However, second onco said yes, chemo is necessary. But, with a less than 1% improvement, I decided not to do the chemo. Also do not plan on doing any hormone therapy, but am beginning to second-guess myself. Has anyone on here with this type of diagnosis survived with surgery as the only treatment? 

  • Phoebesnow
    Phoebesnow Member Posts: 600 Member
    edited September 2021 #10
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    Tumor size

    Hi, I was a stage 1 and opted for bilateral mastectomy, radiation, no chemo low Oncotype score and no aromastose inhibitor.  I based not doing the aromastose inhibitor on the fact that my overall health is not the best after prior cancer treatments and a recent surgery on top of the bilateral mastectomy with instant reconstruction.  I did have some microscopic spread to one lymp node out of two.  It is not considered a metastasis as the spread was only a few tumor cells, bit it is a crap shoot no matter how you play it.  I’ve possibly chosen quality over  quantity but I’m ok with that.  Good luck...do your research...radiation for breast cancer is not that bad if you take care of yourself.  There is a lot of good information on the internet how to mitigate radiation damag.

  • thora
    thora Member Posts: 32 Member
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    https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1687264#Comment_1687264

    Hi, how are you doing with the anastrozole? It looks like you may be on it for a while since your post? My diagnosis and treatment similar to yours, except I skipped the radiation and skipped chemo even though my oncotype score was 26, but taking the anastrozole. Appreciate you sharing your experience.

    thanks,

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