Surprising diagnosis - grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma

Hi all, 

so, after finding a lump last month on my tiny boobs I booked an appointment to see the doctor. I’ve got a slight family history of bc and knew the risks. But, I’ve had a scare before, so I was prepared for biopsy, etc, and a talking to about changes etc. 

I had a biopsy and scans on Thursday last week and was told it was a Fibroadenoma, not to worry I’m only 32, yadda ya. I got a call for results today.

As soon as I walked in the (lovely) consultant asked me to phone my husband and ask him to come in. At that point it clicked. 

So ive been diagnosed with a grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma. 

I feel kind of weird. I haven’t cried or anything, I feel numb I think. I don’t want to upset other people etc. Weird situation to be in !

anywho I have to wait for a few more results to know if we are going for chemo or surgery first, and I’ll know in a few weeks. Right now I’m just looking for a mate

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  • My name is ruth aged 54

    mammogram in feb 2020 all clear

    three benign simple cysts aspirated left breast feb may july Diagnosed with fibrocystic breast disease

    Diagnosed with grade 2 cancer right breast

    nurse for 30 kept telling anyone who would listen something wasnt right

    Even the dog kept sitting close to me

    married adopted child of 17

    spent xmas day in bed on diazepam

    history of pcos

    Drank too much wine due to my sister dying  four yrs ago

    overweight brought it on myself

    Totally devasted and cant even look to see what a grade 2 is

  • Hi Ruth,

    sorry your having a hard time at the minute. Please don’t think you have bought this on yourself. I think we all have moments like that but there are so many factors at play, we can’t blame ourselves. We can just try and be healthy enough to move forward. 

    Im sorry you lost your sister four years ago. Any death of a loved one is the most heartbreaking experience. Do you have any other family members about to offer you support? 

    I think grade 2 means it might grow slightly quicker than grade 1. I’m not 100% sure . Mine is grade 3 so I am probably going to have chemotherapy before surgery. 

    Im always here for a chat if you need someone to talk to. 

    Phili x

  • Thanks Phil 

    Im just in total shock to be honest I cant google because my husband has banned me do you know anything about a grade 2 

    I cant move from my bed at the minure paralysed by fear

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