Thankfully we had the wits about us to ask for copies of the MRI results and surgical pathology reports...although at the time all we called it was paperwork. Its been helpful in our own research while trying to gain an understanding of what we're dealing with.
The exact technical description of Chantel's condition is: grade 3 invasive duct carcinoma (IDC), with the carcinoma growing into the vessels of the lymph node beneath the mass. They also note that an interdepartmental consultation has been obtained on the diagnosis, so we're not relying on a surgeon or GP's interpretation of the results.
This should give you all the information you need to navigate through /www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/types/idc to get a much clearer picture of what's going on. As you follow the links from diagnosis, to clarification of type, to treatment…everything appears to be going according to the script.
I've found the breastcancer.org site very informative on a number of fronts. I'm sure there are a number of other useful sites, but this one is a good start.
LK
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