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invasive ductal carcinoma

catanna2005
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Hi Everyone,

My mother has been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma(a week ago ), Carcinoma of the left breast- invasive ductal cancer (1 cm on ultrasound and 16 mm on mammogram), ER 8, HER 2 negative. The surgeon is recommending a lumpectomy rest of my family thinks mastectomy with radiation. The doctor  will Check the lymph nodes (sentinal nodes removed) to to see if it’s spread) the chances of it coming back is  it higher with lumpectomy? Just wondered what steps you took, and what you found ?  My mother is 63 and has also been recommend letrozole Thank you

 

 

  • Hello Catanna2005

    I'm sorry to hear about your Mum's recent diagnosis. It's obviously a difficult time and it's understandable that you want to make sure that Mum has the best treatment available. 

    Have you chatted with her about how she's feeling about the suggested lumpectomy and treatments? Does she have a preference? 

    You might find it useful to have a look at this information on our website but I'd recommend giving our team of nurses a call to chat things through with them. I'm sure they will be able to answer some of your questions, offer some information and advice that you can relay to your Mum to help her. They're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I wish your Mum well for her treatment. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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