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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you so much for this advice. I will be requesting a biopsy and a referral to a breast surgeon. May I ask what treatment you were given for your bc?[/quote]

It turned out I had stage IIB IDC (invasive ductal carcinoma) and a ~3cm tumor with extensive DCIS (ductual carcinoma in situ) hidden behind it.  I had a bilateral mastectomy (I didn't want to spend my life wondering whether I was going to get it again in the other breast) with immediate reconstruction followed by 16 weeks of chemotherapy.  I was able to work full time while in chemotherapy and did not have radiation.  Now about 10 months cancer free!

Again, you are doing all the right things and best of luck on the results! [/quote]

Wow. It's a little intense to even think about reconstruction or chemo or anything of that nature. I'm glad it went so well for you, though  I am, of course, hoping for a different outcome. My radiologist did not mention anything of a nodule and did make eye contact (LOL) and this is a lump I have had for years and years. (Though, I obviously understand even benign lumps can go malignant at any time really.) I am not afraid of the biopsy; I believe I was told they'd just numb the area and do a quick needle extraction. I will update with my doctor's recommendation when she calls, and will be sure to schedule any follow up procedures ASAP.[/quote]

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