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What is the survival rate of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Stage 2, Triple Negative and what are the side effects of TAC Chemo treatments?
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Stage 2A Patient-
anonymous
Survivor since 2006
Hi Kristine I honestly don't have a definite answer for you regarding the survival rate . I have researched and read conflicting answers. I do know that it depends on the type of breast cancer that you are diagnosed with as well as other issues. However, I hope that you are encouraged by...
3 comments 5Hi Kristine I honestly don't have a definite answer for you regarding the survival rate . I have researched and read conflicting answers. I do know that it depends on the type of breast cancer that you are diagnosed with as well as other issues. However, I hope that you are encouraged by knowing that I celebrated my 5th year of being cancer free on 8/23/11. I was diagnosed with Triple Negative, Invasive and Stage 2A. I was 52 Yrs old when diagnosed and I am now 58.
I know that God is in control of all our lives therefore I live my life a day at a time staying focused on what is most important to me and what makes me happy no matter what and that is my family and God. Follow your Dr's Advice:) always have hope, faith and love.
Stay encouraged and enjoy each and everyday!
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Don't get caught up in numbers for "survival rate." If those statistics were important, we might never drive a car! I was diagnosed w Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Triple Neg in Jan 2008. I had chemo, lumpectomy, and radiation. This past March 2011, I felt a lump in the same...
3 comments 1Don't get caught up in numbers for "survival rate." If those statistics were important, we might never drive a car! I was diagnosed w Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, Triple Neg in Jan 2008. I had chemo, lumpectomy, and radiation. This past March 2011, I felt a lump in the same breast...diagnosed DCIS, again TNBC. I elected to have bilateral mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. Post op pathology showed 2 additional types of micro malignant cells waiting to happen. I feel totally at peace with my decision. Life is good. I am back to playing golf and exercising. Yoga and meditation are high priority for staying focused and strong. The path to wellness starts in our own minds...know it, believe it, and you will be better than ever!
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I was just diagnoised with IDC. I don't know the stage yet. I have my MRI 12/21/2011 and see my surgeon the same day. What should I expect? Will I have to have chemo, radiation or what? Any info would be great!
Asked by anonymous
Stage 2A Patient-
anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
I'm sorry to hear that Lisa. I know how hard it is learning you have breast cancer. I was diagnosed with IDC as well in May of this year. Your treatment will be determined after all your testing results are in. Usually a PET or CT scan is performed to see if the cancer has spread to anywhere...
Comment 4I'm sorry to hear that Lisa. I know how hard it is learning you have breast cancer. I was diagnosed with IDC as well in May of this year. Your treatment will be determined after all your testing results are in. Usually a PET or CT scan is performed to see if the cancer has spread to anywhere other than your breast. Your Dr will look at the results from your scan and biopsy. That will show your hormone receptor status (ER & PR), stage, and HER status. All of those things will determine your treatment. It's all so overwhelming at first. Make sure someone is with you...and that person brings a notebook. Write down any questions you have before you go. Learn all you can about your type of cancer. Knowledge is power! Be careful about the things you read online. Some info is good...some isn't. One good book is "The Breast Book" by Susan Love. Breastcancer.org is a great site and also has a good discussion group with other women in our shoes. The American Cancer Society is a great source for all kinds of info!! Join a support group if you can. It's helped me so much. The thought of going through treatment is scary....but it's doable!! You'll be in my prayers. Let us know how you are.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
To Diana Foster:
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I've had a bilat mastectomy, scheduled for my ovaries and tubes removed. How much will I benifit from Chemo? I'm BRCA1+, IDC, stage 2b, 2/4 nodes. I know it diminishes my chances for recurrence, but how much?
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Stage 2B Patient- View all 5 answers
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi Allison, I agree with Donna. Especially since you had 2/4 positive nodes and are BRAC as well. You certainly don't want to look back and wonder why you didn't do the chemo. I completed 8 dose dense treatments in Sept. then had my bilateral mastectomy. My path results showed I had 13/15...
Comment 3Hi Allison, I agree with Donna. Especially since you had 2/4 positive nodes and are BRAC as well. You certainly don't want to look back and wonder why you didn't do the chemo. I completed 8 dose dense treatments in Sept. then had my bilateral mastectomy. My path results showed I had 13/15 positive nodes with 2 breaking outside the node. So...my Onc. Recommended 8 more rounds of chemo with two different drugs. I was upset and felt like I was back at square one. But I just think of it as something I must do in order to survive. You are on the right path. God bless you on your road to recovery! Hugs, Diana
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anonymous
Survivor since 2001
Get the chemo, then you will never regret that you didn't take it. I only had 1 node and my cancer returned after 3 years even with chemo, but I didn't have ovaries removed and should have. May God bless and heal you. You are on the right track. Get the chemo and don't look back.
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I have IDC. My uncle had melanoma and colon cancer. No other family cancer. Does that raise my risk of BRCA 1 and 2?
Asked by anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Industry Provider
BRCA 1 and 2 are uncommon mutations. Only 2-3% of women with breast cancer have them. However, it is useful to know if you have the gene in your family because their risk of getting breast cancer in their lifetime is 60%, as compared to 18% for someone without the mutation. Doctors use the...
Comment 1BRCA 1 and 2 are uncommon mutations. Only 2-3% of women with breast cancer have them. However, it is useful to know if you have the gene in your family because their risk of getting breast cancer in their lifetime is 60%, as compared to 18% for someone without the mutation. Doctors use the following aid to assist in their decisions to test for the mutation.
https://www.myriadpro.com/brca-risk-calculator
The predictions rely strongly on breast cancer family history
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
No, not necessarily. Approx. 75% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history. I have IDC as well and have no family history of cancer. Regardless of that, I do believe it's a good idea for for women with breast cancer to have the BRACA test. I had the test performed and it was...
Comment 1No, not necessarily. Approx. 75% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history. I have IDC as well and have no family history of cancer. Regardless of that, I do believe it's a good idea for for women with breast cancer to have the BRACA test. I had the test performed and it was negative.
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I was diagnosed with IDC Triple Negative Breast Cancer last week. I am having a mastectomy this week. I also have Lupus. What am I getting eady to face? I know I will have chemo and I know how hard that is on the body. Any help is appreciated.
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Patient-
anonymous
Survivor since 2006
Hi Dawn first and foremost let me start out by saying that 99.9% of females and males that are diagnosed with any type of cancer immediately become fearful because of the unknown and that cancer is referred to as a deadly disease. However , the one thing that I learned after my diagnoses was that...
4 comments 2Hi Dawn first and foremost let me start out by saying that 99.9% of females and males that are diagnosed with any type of cancer immediately become fearful because of the unknown and that cancer is referred to as a deadly disease. However , the one thing that I learned after my diagnoses was that if I was going to beat this disease I was going to have to control it and not let it control me by staying positive and focused on what laid ahead for me. I read your profile and saw that you have an awesome support group which is something that you are blessed to have. And you will also have this site where we will always be your Sisters and Brothers of Hope. I am not knowledgable about the medical condition Lupus which you stated you had prior to being diagnosed with breast cancer therefore i can only share with you my diagnoses which does not include having lupus. However, I'm sure your medical doctor will be there to guide you with making decision to treat your breast cancer . I was 52 Years old when I was diagnosed with triple negative stage 2A grade 3 breast cancer 5 years and 6 months ago. I had a lumpectomy and the cancer did not spread to any of my lymp nodes. I was given a very aggressive treatment which consist of 4 rounds of adromyacin and cytoxin chemotherapy also referred to as A/C and the monster chemo because it is tough on your body. I then had 12 rounds of Taxol once a week which was much easier than the A/C and lastly 25 radiation treatments. After 1 year of treatments and many many medical visits and test I went back for my 1st mammogram and oops was told they saw something suspicious and was scheduling me for surgery immediately after a year of treatment I must admit that the news of another surgery was the only time I lost complete control for about 5 mins (smile) well to all the glory and praise to God it turned out to be scar tissue and I was given a clean bill of health and finally went back to work after being off for 1 year my choice since I have a very stressful job. My journey was not easy but I was determined that God chose me for a reason since there was nothing I did right or wrong to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Prior to being diagnosed I learned that the only thing I have control of of in this life is myself and as I earlier stated that I know I was chosen to makes a difference in this world and have been on a mission ever since. My life has changed for the good as I continue to support other sisters of hope and work very faithfully with organizations and sponsoring my own breast cancer awareness campaigns determined to bring awareness to people around the world and teaching them that early detection is the key and most importantly trying to reach out to the younger females who never think about giving themselves breast exams if they are younger than 4o years old because statistics say we as females should not get a mammogram until we are 40 years old and not teaching then other ways to check their breast for breast cancer prior to turning 40. Please stay encouraged, spiritual and stay focused on beating this cancer. I have learned so much about breast cancer which I also encourage you to do especially the triple negative which is one of the newer types that lots of research is being done on. I am still cancer FREE and see my oncologist yearly it started out every 3 months than every 6 months and now yearly. I do breast exams several times a week can't break that habit (smile) I have changed some eating habits more exercise and now God my family and friends which were the GREATE supports group any women could be blessed with are the number one priority in my life. Back to work daily but all the long hours more than 8 I worked previously are shorten. Living life to the fullest and excited that in 4 years I will be able to officially retire. Watch out cause my next full time drop will be a full time advocate for this disease . Well Dawn I hope that some of what I have shared will allow the fear to go away and put a big ( Smile) on your face. Always know that I like so many others on this site are here to walk by your side as you begin your journey which is only temporary and remember this to shall pass. Stay in touch with all my love and blessings as I keep you in my daily thoughts and prayers. Your sister of hope !! Zandra
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I was diagnose with the same last May and have just finished treatment,every one has different side effects as yours arise post them on here where you'll get great advice and heaps of support you'll have up and down days if you just need to chat just post it some one will answer my thoughts...
Comment 1I was diagnose with the same last May and have just finished treatment,every one has different side effects as yours arise post them on here where you'll get great advice and heaps of support you'll have up and down days if you just need to chat just post it some one will answer my thoughts are with you
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What is infiltrated ductal breast carcinoma?
Asked by anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
It is the most common type of breast cancer. Approx. 80% of breast cancers are this type. It's also known as invasive ductal carcinoma. Invasive meaning...it's spread to the surrounding breast tissue. Ductal meaning...the cancer began in the milk ducts of the breasts. I also have IDC. I hope this...
Comment 3It is the most common type of breast cancer. Approx. 80% of breast cancers are this type. It's also known as invasive ductal carcinoma. Invasive meaning...it's spread to the surrounding breast tissue. Ductal meaning...the cancer began in the milk ducts of the breasts. I also have IDC. I hope this helps. :)
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What is the prognosis of Invasive Ductal Cancer Stage 4?
Asked by anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi Sally, I was diagnosed with stage 3C cancer last May. I've always tried not to look at survival statistics. When I was diagnosed I made it a point to learn everything I could about my type of cancer. That way I could make a more informed decision about my care. Knowledge is power. Have you...
Comment 1Hi Sally, I was diagnosed with stage 3C cancer last May. I've always tried not to look at survival statistics. When I was diagnosed I made it a point to learn everything I could about my type of cancer. That way I could make a more informed decision about my care. Knowledge is power. Have you spoken to your doctor about your treatment options?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
2 years ago today I was diagnosed with stage 4 invasive ductal carcinoma. 7 surgeries later, 13 months of chemo, 4 weeks of radiation and 12 months of femara, I'm still going strong. I'm not ready to stop just yet. I start more chemo in the next few weeks. But the best medicine I believe is faith...
Comment 12 years ago today I was diagnosed with stage 4 invasive ductal carcinoma. 7 surgeries later, 13 months of chemo, 4 weeks of radiation and 12 months of femara, I'm still going strong. I'm not ready to stop just yet. I start more chemo in the next few weeks. But the best medicine I believe is faith in Jesus and laughter. You have to be able to make fun of yourself and laugh at the cancer. I lost a very good friend just before thanksgiving this year, she lived with stage 4 for 13 years. She is my inspiration.
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How long will one live with Stage 4 invasive ductal cancer without going through treatment?
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I was recently diagnosed with invasive ductile carcinoma level 3, grade 3. Positive for estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptors. Is there a common treatment that kills the cancer but can preserve my fertility? I am only 33.
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Learning About Breast Cancer- View all 4 answers
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Hun I am ten years older just diagnosed with the exact same thing. They are removing my breast this coming week & doing rad. I am still childbearing & my doctor has said the only thing I may want to refuse is the hormone treatments
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anonymous
Patient
I got diagnosed yesterday with this. I am 33 with only one child. I want more, but I want to be here for the first one too. I am curious as well
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Today I made the decision to have a double mastectomy. I have IDC I am stage 2b. er pr positve and her 2 negative. I feel like the meltdown is coming. I have been strong through all of these decisions but this one is getting to me. Any suggestions
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Stage 2B Patient- View all 9 answers
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anonymous
Survivor since 2003
Susie when I made my decision to have a double mastectomy in 2003. With reconstruction, So many things ran through my mind and even though I was confident that was what I wanted I too had melt downs. Let yourself cry. I would be fine until I'd get in the shower many a night I cried as I showered...
1 comment 3Susie when I made my decision to have a double mastectomy in 2003. With reconstruction, So many things ran through my mind and even though I was confident that was what I wanted I too had melt downs. Let yourself cry. I would be fine until I'd get in the shower many a night I cried as I showered knowing that my body would be different in a few weeks. That is all normal feelings and it is okay I even started to write my eulogy in my mind. But then I'll tell myself look at all the survivors before you. Look at all the hundreds of women who have breast augmentation or breast reductions. Yes ours comes because of cancer but with reconstruction you don't have to have that empty feeling. You have to focus on the positive you are getting rid of the evil cancer and you are a survivor. I use to also tell myself that boobs are only fatty tissue it's not an important functioning organ. I can survive without extra fat on my body. Everyone is different on how they deal with the loss of a breast all the women I've known do adjust and are happy with their decision peace of mind that the cancer has been removed is awesome even if further treatment is required you can move on just being alive. Sending some positive vibes your way. And remember its okay to cry. Take care.
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Hi Susie...I'm so sorry you're going through this. But you're not alone & everything you're feeling is normal & to be expected. I was diagnosed last May with IDC as well. When I first found out I had cancer, I experienced a wide range of emotions. Shock, disbelief (why me), fear, confusion, anger...
4 comments 3Hi Susie...I'm so sorry you're going through this. But you're not alone & everything you're feeling is normal & to be expected. I was diagnosed last May with IDC as well. When I first found out I had cancer, I experienced a wide range of emotions. Shock, disbelief (why me), fear, confusion, anger I was stage 3C, ER/PR positive, HER2 neg as well. I had chemo first, my double mastectomy, then more chemo after my surgery. Be kind to yourself. Allow yourself to cry when you need to. It's o.k. When letting the bad feelings out...you'll have more room to let the good ones in. And good feelings will return. Talk to as many survivors as you can, read inspiring books (like "There's No Place Like Hope by Vickie Gerard), & surround yourself with good friends, family, & positive people. Just take one day at a time. If thats too much, do a few hours at a time. I mourned the loss of my breasts. But the good news is.... I finished my chemo last month and on Feb 8th i was told my PET scan was free of cancer!!!! I will be able to begin radiation next week. And later this year I will have reconstruction. I feel truly blessed to be alive. Im getting stronger every day & I've come so far! You'll get there too Susie. When is your mastectomy date? Please come back & post again. There are some awesome women who have been in our shoes and are willing to listen whenever you want to talk. They're true angels. You'll be in my thoughts & prayers. Hugs Susie
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