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How should we do to escape from cancer?
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Question concerning estrogen positive vs negative based on percentages. My path report said I was 1% ER. I've assumed I am ER/PR - but apparently some oncologists want to treat with estrogen blockers even at 1%.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Alice,
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So you are 1% ER+ PR+ ? I am just speculating but your oncologist is probably not going to leave anything to chance. Your doctor is going to use all the tools he can to help you. That would be a question I would be asking at my next appointment.
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
Hmmm... I'm triple negative so I won't be on any hormone therapies post treatment. I don't know if I'd be willing to for only a 1% ... I'd have to weigh the pros and cons ... How much of a benefit does your oncologist say this would have? Does it outweigh the side effects?
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What is Oncotype and should I get test for dcis?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2012
Before I ever saw my oncologist after my surgery, my onc ordered the DX and the results was waiting for me on my first visit. My # was 15 and saved me from chemo with my particular cancer. :-D
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
The Oncotype DX test is a lab test the surgeon orders to see if the cells in your tumor are the type that have the possibility of recurrence in the future. It takes about 3 weeks to get the results after your surgery. In women with diagnosed breast cancer (I do not know if it is the same for...
Comment 0The Oncotype DX test is a lab test the surgeon orders to see if the cells in your tumor are the type that have the possibility of recurrence in the future. It takes about 3 weeks to get the results after your surgery. In women with diagnosed breast cancer (I do not know if it is the same for DCIS) it gives them the chance of saving them from having to go through chemotherapy. The tumor is scored from 1 to a certain top number. 1 being no chance of recurrence. It helps women and their oncologists able to make a choice about the future and chemotherapy. A low score means NO CHEMO! Ask your oncologist about an oncotype DX test. Take care, Sharon
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My husband doesn't think stage o DCIS is cancer. I feel he doesn't understand what I'm going through emotionally. Any thoughts?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
I could be pretty cranky about this but will give hubby the benefit of the doubt. Rest assured this is not something to be brushed aside and nothing serious, or not breast cancer. Just because it isn't using the term breast cancer doesn't mean it isn't. I hope you drag your man into your...
Comment 2I could be pretty cranky about this but will give hubby the benefit of the doubt. Rest assured this is not something to be brushed aside and nothing serious, or not breast cancer. Just because it isn't using the term breast cancer doesn't mean it isn't. I hope you drag your man into your ONCOLOGIST'S office and have him/her explain what you are dealing with. I am going to cut hubby a bit of slack because maybe this is how he is coping with such a shocking diagnosis. He can't face the fact you have breast cancer so to protect himself, he is down-playing this. You deserve all the support, understanding, love and assistance you can get right now. This is breast cancer for all intensive purposes. I am so sorry for you.... and your husband. Hang in there.... this board has a bunch of very empathetic, brilliant women here to support and understand exactly what's happening to you. Blessing and healing hugs.... take care, Sharon
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anonymous
Survivor since 2003
I was very upset when I read an article from the American journal of medicine stating DCIS is not a cancer. How dare I thought discussed it with my oncologist and he confirmed that DCIS is a cancer it is treated as any other cancer it may become invasive if not treated properly you are at the...
Comment 0I was very upset when I read an article from the American journal of medicine stating DCIS is not a cancer. How dare I thought discussed it with my oncologist and he confirmed that DCIS is a cancer it is treated as any other cancer it may become invasive if not treated properly you are at the same risk as any other type of breast cancer patient We that have DCIS are very fortunate and blessed that our cancer was caught so early treatment options depend on the size and the staging of the growth choices range from lumpectomy with radiation to mastectomies. Depending on staging chemo may also be advised I was fortunate I choice bilateral mastectomies with reconstruction even with that I still had a reoccurrence had further deeper bilateral mastectomies put on 3 years of tamoxifen and now on a 5 year course of arimedix I have one cousin with DCIS was stage 1 and invasive she choice lumpectomy and radiation and 5 years of arimedix. I have another cousin with multiple invasive DCIS stage 1 and 2 had bilateral mastectomies and 4 treatments of chemo is now on tamoxifen. http://www.dslrf.org/searchresults.asp?search=dcis Here is a link to the Susan love research foundation you will find many articles and answered questions about DCIS Here is a link to my story my personal breast cancer experience journey with DCIS. http://home.roadrunner.com/~amj/
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I have micropapillary breast cancer. The Internet isn't very helpful. My surgeon acts like the diagnosis isn't a big deal, but I had a recurrence less than 1 yr from a double mastectomy. Has anyone else been diagnosed with this?
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Learning About Breast Cancer-
anonymous
Survivor since 2011
It sounds like it might be time for a second or third opinion. I would bring peace of mind that you are doing the right thing or the information that you need to change the course of treatment.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
My husband and I have decided that if the cancer comes back we have to go somewhere else for treatment. Unfortunately we live in a medium sized city with basically only 3-4 options and my insurance only covers this one group of drs. We will do what it takes to save my life, I just pray it doesn't...
2 comments 0My husband and I have decided that if the cancer comes back we have to go somewhere else for treatment. Unfortunately we live in a medium sized city with basically only 3-4 options and my insurance only covers this one group of drs. We will do what it takes to save my life, I just pray it doesn't come at the cost of financial ruin. I have enough to feel guilty about as it is! :-)
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