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.
thanks very much suzy.....she just got back from vacation today and this coming week, from here on in, will be the beginning of everything. i so appreciate everyone's prayers. there's much to be said for this special power and i hope it's as healing as it has been nurturing.
lisa had her sx on 7/7 and received the results of her cytology report today from her oncologist.
they did a lumpectomy, with the tumor being larger than anticipated; and a sentinel node biopsy with a total of 4 lymph nodes removed.
all were positive for cancer. her oncologist also warned lisa that because of elevated tumor markers (cea & ca 15-3????), there's a chance that it already has gone to her bones since lisa has been c/o pelvic/back pain. the onc is scheduling a bone and ct scan. appt. with radiation onc tomorrow, surgical onc on friday and chemo onc on monday.
Leslie, I put you and your sister on a prayer list that I started for myself to remember those that I love and care about so that everyday I can spend a few minutes with God and have the list in front of me, b/c everyone needs prayer whether they are on top of the world or the bottom.
Leslie....know my heart is always there with you and Lisa. Prayers continue to be said and it goes without saying that if there is anything I can do for you here, do not hesitate to ask.
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My dear sweet girl, I do so wish I could take your pain away from you. My heart aches for you too, and I'm placing you in God's arms for strength to get through this very tough time, and for comfort and love knowing that He is there with you as I am too.
leslie :-D
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thanks very much penny....and happy birthday to you. :)
leslie