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Re: I think I'm in trouble!
I wouldn't jump to conclusions and assume that your DCIS is now invasive. However, I do understand that once you get a diagnosis of cancer, it is easy to have your mind go to those dark places and assume the worst case scenario. I also do that at times. It causes a great deal of stress which isn't good for our health.
I'm glad that you have been scheduled for a diagnostic mammogram and that you have a call into your oncologist. I'm sure that after having this test and speaking with your oncologist you'll have a better idea of what you are dealing with. This will also give you an idea if it is wise to wait for this trial or if it would be better to get treatment right away.
So many of the decisions that we make along our cancer journey are very personal in nature and therefore you must make a decision that YOU feel good about.
I'll be thinking about you next week and sending positive thoughts your way.
Take Care,
Brenda
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8/2013 Diagnosed IDC Left Breast ER-/PR-/HER2+ Stage 3C, DCIS ER+/PR+/HER2- Right Breast (54 yr)
8/2013 PET/CT scan shows mass in uterues and suprclavicular nodes
8/20/13 Begin 6 rounds TCH chemo, Perjeta added for rounds 4-6
9/2013 After 1st round of chemo, mass in neck and breast no longer able to feel
11/2013 Hysterectomy, mass from PET/CT scan not cancer (adenomylosis)
12/2013 Finished chemo
1/2014 Double mastectomy with chest expanders
1/2014 Pathology report from surgery and SNB show complete pathological response!
3/2014 Finish IMRT radiation
8/2014 Fat transfer to radiated breast
8/2014 Completed 1 yr of Herceptin
10/2014 exchange surgery expanders removed implants placed
6/2015 3D nipple and areola tattoos
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