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Can IDC be followed by IBC? What is this ?

 
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Lupin
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:45 am    Post subject: Can IDC be followed by IBC? Reply with quote
I am 60 years old and was diagnosed last Oct 2007 with Stage 1 Grade 2 Invasive Ductal Cancer ER+ PR+ Her -
I had a WLE and ANS - no lymph node involvement so had 20 doses of Rx (finished just a few weeks ago) also prescribed Letrozole.

Suddenly over the last two weeks a large walnut sized lump has grown and is painful and my breast is a little inflamed and itchy.

I am waiting to see my consultant surgeon urgently. Could this be Inflammatory Breast Cancer or recurrence ?
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:41 pm    Post subject: Re: Can IDC be followed by IBC? Reply with quote
Lupin, you are doing the right thing in asking your own doctor. I do not know the answer to your question so I am just making an uninformed third suggestion of what it might by. Since it grew so fast (over only 2 weeks) it might not be cancer but something more like a cyst. At least that is what I am hoping it is Confused. Keep us informed.

You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Lupin
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 3:47 pm    Post subject: Re: Can IDC be followed by IBC? Reply with quote
Hi Brainman,
thank you for responding so promptly.

I had a phone call from the BC Nurse this evening and she has got me an appointment with the surgeon who did my original operation on friday.

We had a chat and a Cyst was suggested as a possibility and if so the surgeon will possibly aspirate. I am feeling a bit less stressed now, common sense tells me that is is unlikely to be a recurrence so early.

thank you once again and I will let you know the outcome after my visit to the hospital.
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Lupin
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Can IDC be followed by IBC? Reply with quote
Hi,
Saw my BCN and Surgeon today, and it was decided I should have another ultra sound and to my relief it showed up not one but three cysts which were very tender indeed. The largest was aspirated to relieve the pressure and I too now feel relieved.
The surgeon will see me in a couple of weeks for a routine check and will ensure it hasn't refilled..........
Why do we always imagine the worst..... Smile
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Vee Smith
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:55 pm    Post subject: Re: Can IDC be followed by IBC? Reply with quote
Hi, Lupin - we always do. It's part of the beast!

So glad that the scan shows a benign situation. I hope things go well from now on. Razz
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