Merle-171231

I am newly diagnosed with DCIS, but now, after lumpectomy was informed I have IDS. My treatment plan is for radiation and a hormone inhibitor. since my IDS is micro invasive, it has been advised I do a biopsy of a few sentinel lymph glands. I am afraid of edema in my arm. did you have lymph node biopsy?

Jersey Tomato

HI Merle...welcome...glad that you found us....I'm in Denver and received my Tx at RMCC at Rose. Wishing you an easy time through Tx.

Hi there merle, was just wondering how you were. Feel like sharing any experiences you have had? Have you had your surgery or any treatments? Was just wondering how you were and hope this finds you well and in high spirits.

Hi Merle, I am also newly diagnosed (aug 9th) with IDC.

Ever since that date I have been reading, reading, and doing more reading to educate myself. Ask questions from this and other websites. Empower yourself with knowledge and it really does help to relieve anxiety & stress.

I had a handful of questions when I met with the Dr's and I was able to make an informed decision as to which Dr to use. Just so happens the one that made me the most comfortable was also the one who had access to all the new gadgets, etc....

My surgery is the 20th. Have decided to use the SAVI devise if nodes are not affected. And to have a bilateral if nodes are affected.

In the end it will be you to decide all paths to go, just remember you are the patient and no one should push you into any decisions you don't want to make.

Hi Merle. I am sorry you've had to join the "sisterhood." I was diagnosed at Stage I, HER@+, ER/PR+ in December 2012. I know how scary this is. Feel free to ask any question, express any feeling. It is doable. One step, one day at a time.

I am so sorry you had to hear those words. I was diagnosed February 7, 2013 with stage 3 and mine is HER2 positive as well. I know how scary this is for you. I wish you best of luck and please let me know if I can help even just to listen. I will be glad to email u my # If you would like to talk with someone. Be strong! Good luck!

Welcome to the site. I think that you will find this a friendly place to come when you need to sound off or vent from anger. We are all here to listen and help, if we can, because at some point and time in each of our lives we have been in your situation. Please don't be afraid to ask questions either. No question on this site is silly or dumb. We all have questions we would like other opinions on or answers to. There are so many nice people here that it has helped me get through my fears I had when I was DX'd with DCIS. Good luck in the future.

Hi Merle, I'm so sorry you are going through this. I was diagnosed April 24, 2013, stage IIA. I started with chemo, just finished that and am heading to surgery on Oct. 3. I have really found much support and information here~I hope you do as well. Best wishes and here if I can help in any way!

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