Hi,New Here

Ann · Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:03 pm Post subject: Hi,New Here

I decided to join a forum after being diagnosed with breast cancer . I may not have alot of questions at this time . So I will be mostly reading.

This is I guess my cancer profile

My pathology report diagnosis says :

Invasive ductal carcinoma,NOS;grade II histology(Nottingham score7)

tumour greatest dimension 1.6 cm,as measures from histology slides

Focal DCIS extending up to 1 cm from edge of the grossly identifiable

tumour;DCIS has a solid architecture with high grade nuclear feature but

no necrosis.

Closet margin to DCIS/invasive carcinoma is the posterior surface with at

least 2cm clearance

Skin overlaying tumour and skin of nipple have no significant pathological change

Non-tumour breast tissue characterized by cystic change,apocrine

metaplasia and minimal epithelial hyperplasia

Negative for lymphatic/vascular invasion in the vicinity of the tumour

nvasive ductal carcinoma is ER positive,PR positive,HER-2 negative

Three of ten axillary lymph nodes positive for metastatic ductal

carcinoma;largest metastasis has a long axis dimension of 1.1 cm;

positive for focal extranodal extension(0.5 - 1mm extension)

Separately submitted specimen"highest axillary node-fat and lymph node,negative for metastatic carcinoma

- Age:56
- Age of diagnosis: 56
- menopausal at diagnosis January 21,2006
- Specific type of cancer :Invasive ductal carcinoma
- Markers:ER+/PR+/HER2 negative
- Stage :2?
- Treatments:Modified Radical Mastectomy at my request (february 1,2008)

brainman · Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject: Re: Hi,New Here

Hi Ann. Except for the "hot" lymph nodes, it all sound very good. Have the doctors talked about chemotherapy or other treatments?

You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Ann · Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:25 pm Post subject: Hi

Thank you ,They are setting up tests .I already had a chest xray, but soon to have a bone scan and probably organ scans and then chemo after all that. The surgeon didn't think radiation was not required since I choose the mastectomy. But one question I had is how long should these doctors take setting things up since it's my body on a time clock?
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- Age of diagnosis: 56 (current age)
- Menopausal at diagnosis January 21,2008
- Specific type of cancer : Left breast IDC
- Markers:ER+/PR+/HER2 negative
- Stage :2
- Treatments:MRM 2/1/08
Axillary Dissection: 10 lymph nodes,three hot,
highest axillary node negative,
Started chemo first cycle of 4 on 3/12/08

Vee Smith · Moderator Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Posts: 557 Location: UK

Hi, Ann - they will not hang about even if it feels like that to you. Also, cancer of this kind will not gallop away. It will take time for things to develop.

Normally following mastectomy, radiotherapy or chemotherapy is given as a preventative measure in case there are lurking cells.

Ann · Posted: Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:46 pm Post subject: Hi Vee

Thank you for replying. I got a call today .I leave for Vancouver the 29th of February .I will have the bone scan plus all other scans they need and be back March 3rd. The outcome of those test determine my treatment. At least I'll have my chemo in my home town instead of outside of the territory. Whitehorse is the capital of the Yukon. We even have waiting lists on mammograms. We have a campaign on now to get new equipment for our hospital and surgical care
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- Age of diagnosis: 56 (current age)
- Menopausal at diagnosis January 21,2008
- Specific type of cancer : Left breast IDC
- Markers:ER+/PR+/HER2 negative
- Stage :2
- Treatments:MRM 2/1/08
Axillary Dissection: 10 lymph nodes,three hot,
highest axillary node negative,
Started chemo first cycle of 4 on 3/12/08

Vee Smith · Moderator Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Posts: 557 Location: UK

I hope it goes well. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on.

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