i found out this afternoon my younger sister has been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. over the past year she had been c/o cyclical nipple pain, had a mammogram and came back negative. she went for a second mammogram this past thursday because a lump was now palpable. they ordered a stat ultrasound and did find a 3 cm mass. from what i understand, ductal carcinoma is typically in situ....this one has already invaded her breast nodules...they did 7 core biopsies this past thursday. she has an appointment this monday with her surgeon/oncologist. she was asking me so many questions today; i did not share with her anything specific and tried to be vague. i want her to talk with the surgeon first. the surgeon and her md even called her at home this morning. she also told me during the biopsies and ultra sound, she was surrounded by md, surgeon, social services; she perceived it to be getting all this attention. now, she is a commissioner in a big city here so i told her it was because of who she is that she was getting all this attention. she told me that only her md knows that she's commissioner. from what i'm reading, the prognosis is not good. does anyone here have any input.....i want to know everything and nothing but the truth. please.
she went to her surgeon/oncologist today and it's pretty advanced but will not know how advanced until after surgery. her axillary lymph nodes are enlarged and the surgeon told her it seems that it has spread. her sx is tentatively scheduled for 6/30 followed by aggressive chemo....thank you all for your prayers. and i'll probably thank you all a million more times.
I am so sorry about your sister as is everyone that has posted. I wish that there was something more that we could do than just praying but we all know prayers really do help. I have a friend that was dxed with breast cancer last year and she just completed her chemo/radiation. I know it is a very unpleasant thing but you will get through it. I pray for you to have the strength to support her and yourself through this. Sometimes I think it is harder to be a nurse when our family is sick because we know too much and we worry more. Please keep us posted on how you both are doing.
she went to her surgeon/oncologist today and it's pretty advanced but will not know how advanced until after surgery. her axillary lymph nodes are enlarged and the surgeon told her it seems that it has spread. her sx is tentatively scheduled for 6/30 followed by aggressive chemo....thank you all for your prayers. and i'll probably thank you all a million more times.
leslie
(((((((((Leslie)))))))))) You know you have all my love and prayers girlie. Thinking of you all the time!
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she went to her surgeon/oncologist today and it's pretty advanced but will not know how advanced until after surgery. her axillary lymph nodes are enlarged and the surgeon told her it seems that it has spread. her sx is tentatively scheduled for 6/30 followed by aggressive chemo....thank you all for your prayers. and i'll probably thank you all a million more times.
leslie
That goes for me too sweetie. I really really do mean it. I think you know I do. xoxoxo (((((((Leslie & Lisa))))))))))) xoxoxo
i apologize.....the sx is now 7/7 for my sister and her dh/children did not want to cancel their long awaited vacation. but yes, i will keep everyone updated. bless you all.
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Leslie, I'm very sorry to hear about your sister and hope for the best for her.
steph