WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DCIS & INVASIVE DUCTAL CARCINOMA THAT HAS CLEAR MARGINS AND NO SPREAD TO LYMPH NODES?

Hi Gander, I have DCIS and IDC, dcis is none invasive which just means it hasn't managed to spread beyond the duct, idc is invasive is where it has spread out of the duct and into the surrounding tissue etc. x

Hi Gander

im not too sure but think DCIS is inside the ducts and hasn’t broke out the Idc has broke out the ducts and can move to other parts of the body. I think sometimes DCIS may never transform into cancer or become invasive. But I’m really not sure. As I was diagnosed with Idc and it’s situated in Dcis as I’ve been told. Awaiting to see if the results show it’s clear margins and no lymph nodes involved

Was confused as told Invasive spiculated, 19mm ductal Carcinoma Grade 3. Had cleR Margins, nothing in lymph nodes, but ER8 and HER2 positive. Having to have chemo, Radiotherapy plus Herceptin plus Anastrazole later. Feel like they're throwing everything at me/it!! Jo x

I had both GANDER areas added up to 55mm  . I had MX first then the results from op biopsy were grade 3 , HER positive .

Told would have to have chemo before I was given Herceptin ….to reduce risk of recurrence. 

Hi Gander 

im going to mention it on Wednesday when I get my results. As told I have IDC and DCIs but not sure what are sizes if dcis 

If my diagnosis stays the same Grade 1 and nothing in nodes or margins then it will be radium . But I’m her2- 

I have put  in for oncotype test too which could mean chemo if it comes higher than 25 

hoping it doesn’t but my main issue at min is to hope it hasn’t travelled to lymph nodes or beyond. 
trying to take a step at a time. But as soon as I get one confirmation. Im already thinking about the next. 
it’s a long road and do believe I will need counselling too to get my head round this. 
I was very active. Slender. But prob not a great diet and drink on weekends. So looking at all reasons. Family history of breast cancer too. My mum and aunt both live healthy lifestyles so why does it hit certain people. 
it’s just a lonely situation. As no one around I know is going through this. Even though I have friends who want to talk. They don’t really want to hear. Or you kind of know they go home and it’s forgotten to a certain extent. When you sit at home and dwell. 
I need to get over this mentality and fight this properly x 

I had an assessment for counselling and start sessions week after next. Never thought I'd need this! Jo x

O had Anastrazole tablets for a month before op. Currently had 3 cycles of FEC, starting Doxetaxal on Wednesday plus Herceptin. Then Anastrazole again for several years. All to prevent reoccurrence. In my head I am cancer free now. Jo x

Hi Gander 

you are cancer free. They are making sure you live a long life. 
As much as I don’t want any treatment   To get the results all cancer is gone next is Treatment to prevent it coming back is what to hear that on Wednesday

 none of us want this horrible ride  my heads still in the why but also how do I get through this  

although each journey is individual and we all have our own head demons. You are nearly there albeit tablets. Dont forget how strong you’ve been to get to this point. How strong your going to be to get through this. 
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Thank you so much. The support on here is invaluable. Jo x