Just diagnosed invasive ductal carcinoma with mucinous features

I’m stage 2. I had ultrasound to see had it spread Friday. They said enlarged lymph nodes ;(. I wasn’t expecting a biopsy again which they did said results in 2 weeks. Does this mean it has spread or could lymph nodes be enlarged for another reason. Feeling it’s all too much trying to care for my mum who is late stage dementia and just told Saturday she has heart failure. I’ve no carers yet. It’s full on keeping up with her issues never mind having my own. I also have large complex ovarian cyst 7.5 cm they were doing watchful waiting on. 

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  • Hi there MaisieP and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear about all you are going through at the moment, it sounds like you have an awful lot to deal with both your own and your mum's health.

    Do make sure you get the help and support you need at this time alongside carers for your mum to take the pressure off you a little.

    If enlarged lymph nodes are picked up then they are biopsied to check for any cancer cells but there may be another cause such as a recent infection.

    Hopefully you will get the results back soon and then can have a chat with your doctor about what needs to happen next.

    Times like this can be overwhelming so try and take things one step at a time if you can. I also hope you have the support of other family and friends around you to lighten the load.

    Please get back if you need to and you are also welcome to call us if you ever want to talk things through over the phone. Our number is 0808 800 4040 and we're here weekdays 9-5.

    Wishing you all the very best

    Take care

    Naomi

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  • Hi there MaisieP and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear about all you are going through at the moment, it sounds like you have an awful lot to deal with both your own and your mum's health.

    Do make sure you get the help and support you need at this time alongside carers for your mum to take the pressure off you a little.

    If enlarged lymph nodes are picked up then they are biopsied to check for any cancer cells but there may be another cause such as a recent infection.

    Hopefully you will get the results back soon and then can have a chat with your doctor about what needs to happen next.

    Times like this can be overwhelming so try and take things one step at a time if you can. I also hope you have the support of other family and friends around you to lighten the load.

    Please get back if you need to and you are also welcome to call us if you ever want to talk things through over the phone. Our number is 0808 800 4040 and we're here weekdays 9-5.

    Wishing you all the very best

    Take care

    Naomi

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