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by mother of 3boys on 4/18/2008 at 7:16 pmin category Tell Your Story

hi,
the doctor finally got the lab results back today and 4 of the 20 lymph nodes tested positive and the name of the cancer i have is invasive ductive carcinoma nottingham 2 if anyone has any idea what this is please please let me know. i had a mastectomy and lymp removal done last friday and am suppose to meet with a oncologist next wednesday but that seems like a long wait when your anxious.
any advice would be greatly appreciated

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I am a 63 year old diagnosed with invasive ductal cancer. I had a mastectomy on 3/28. I see an oncologist tomorrow. I have gotton copies of every test I have had since this roller coaster ride began, including all the pathology reports. I found the site listed below, "breastcancer.org You can print a "Your guide to the Breast Cancr Pathology Report", it is very helpful in understanding what is what along with information from your Doctor's. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Try to take one day at a time and try not to second guess what is going to happen . Wait until you discuss the facts with the doctor.

by Marti on 4/19/2008 at 4:39 pm

http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/path_report/

http://www.nbcc.org.au/resources/documents/EBC_earlyguide.pdf

by TammyLou on 4/19/2008 at 8:41 am

I am a 40 year old mom of 2 boys, and exactly like you, I was completely mystified by the language when I was first diagnosed. I followed the advice of one of the ladies on this site and got a copy of my pathology report and mri report from my doc and looked up every word on them I didn't understand. Just do a web search. The information was overwhelming and scary at times, but for me, the fear of the unknown is worse. And this site is a tremendous help because you can ask questions and read the journals of women who have already been through the different parts of this process. Sometimes, I have to admit, that has scared me because some people have had difficulties (understandably) with different parts of the treatments, but I think it's better to hear true life experiences than just reading the pamphlets the docs hand out. Plus, this site makes you realize how you are sooooo not alone. Hugs to you and your boys!
Judy

by A&R'sMommy on 4/19/2008 at 7:48 am

I am a 36 year old women that is now 15 days post op mastectomy and 12 lymph nodes removed. I had also had invasive ductal carcinoma Stage II, Grade III. I found alot of information on the internet more so then what the doctors told me. I was mostly in a fog but when the fog lifted alittle each night I would do research on my cancer. I know it is alot of information, but do the research. It made me understand the stages and grades of cancer alot better. I see my doctor on april 23rd for a post op appointment and I meet with my medical oncologist on April 25. I also felt it seemed to be a long wait but they said I needed to be healed from the surgery before I start my chemo. I am a single mom of two beautiful teenage boys that just do not know how to help their mom. I have always been their strength and I sure have been having a hard time keeping a strong face around them. I deal with post op burning,pain to my elbow and I am so scared of Chemo. The internet has been my only tool for healing...knowing im not alone makes me feel much better. Mother of 3 boys I am thinking of you, always Tonya (single mother of 2 boys in Alaska)

by Tonya in Alaska on 4/19/2008 at 1:37 am

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