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Newly diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, with a mastectomy next week. Feeling scared. Has anyone else had this diagnosis/surgery?

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Hi all

I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, a 7mm grade 1 Her2 negative breast tumor with intrammary lymph node invasion. I am assuming this is stage 2 as no one has mentioned any staging.

I am booked in for a mastectomy on 1st July, this is 3 weeks after I was given the diagnosis. It has been the most challenging time of my life. I am OK one minute then in floods of tears the next. My treating consultant is on holidays but keeps intouch with MDT and has rang me. Nurses are so helpful and have taken my calls when I need clarity on something.

Just asking if anyone has had a similar diagnosis. I am 66 and I have I think opted out of immediate reconstruction.

Thank you all in advance from a very worried and anxious member

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  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Corkie, although I'm sorry to hear you've recently been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma.

    Just like leelaloo, I noticed no-one had got back to you just yet so I wanted to reassure you that your post has been seen and that we are wishing you all the best with your mastectomy next week.

    I've had a quick look through the forum, and wanted to introduce you to the lovely  who was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma last January. They had a mastectomy in October so will hopefully be able to answer any questions you have about this surgery and put your mind at ease about what's to come. You may be interested in this discussion about having a mastectomy as well. 

    Coping with a breast cancer diagnosis can be very tough so if it would help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all they can to support you and address any other questions or concerns you may have at this time.

    We're sending you all our support Corkie and will be by your side on every step of this journey.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Welcome to Cancer Chat Corkie, although I'm sorry to hear you've recently been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma.

    Just like leelaloo, I noticed no-one had got back to you just yet so I wanted to reassure you that your post has been seen and that we are wishing you all the best with your mastectomy next week.

    I've had a quick look through the forum, and wanted to introduce you to the lovely  who was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma last January. They had a mastectomy in October so will hopefully be able to answer any questions you have about this surgery and put your mind at ease about what's to come. You may be interested in this discussion about having a mastectomy as well. 

    Coping with a breast cancer diagnosis can be very tough so if it would help to talk things through with one of our cancer nurses they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all they can to support you and address any other questions or concerns you may have at this time.

    We're sending you all our support Corkie and will be by your side on every step of this journey.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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