MY mom's diagnosis

Hello, My mom had some pain in her left breast on 18th and went for a doctor who ordered for a USG. The physical shape and form was fine it was just that her nipple was going inside. After that they asked for a FNAC which was also done. The reports of the diagnosis is as follows:

Report of FNAC

Site: Breast Nodule

Aspirate: Aspirate, Particulate

Microscopical Examination: Cellular smear showing plenty of pleomorphic breast epithelial cells in loose clumps and individual arrangements. A few giant cells are also seen

Impression: Duct carcinoma breast

(Advice: Urgent surgical biopsy and histopathology)  


USG of Left Breast

Procedure: Left breast was evaluated by 12 MHz transducer

Findings: A hypoechoic lesion measuring 1.9 cm x 1.8 cm is seen in left breast above nipple (12 o’ clock position) with irregular infiltrating superior outline. The axis of the lesion is perpendicular to the long axis of skin. No significant vascularity is seen.

Rest of the breast appears normal.

Axilla: No evidence of enlarged lymph node is seen.

Impression: Large mass in left breast above nipple --? Malignant.
Suggested correlation with FNAC study.



Now with this diagnosis, I require your help to see what is the condition of it and what is the best course of treatment. Which stage is this cancer in, I presume. What are the chances in this condition for survival and for how long.

I am totally naive regarding this, so pardon my asking these questions. but i am really worried.

[Dennis MD]

Hi.
How are you doing?
Your mother’s fine needle aspiration biopsy result showed ductal carcinoma.  The tumor is located near the nipple which can explain the nipple inversion.  
Her options would be surgery (mastectomy or breast conserving surgery) to remove the mass, or neoadjuvant chemotherapy to shrink the tumor and facilitate easier surgery.
You need to discuss with your mother’s oncologist her treatment options.  Weigh the risks and benefits of each treatment modality.
Take care.