Tiredness & Thirst

[bowlingshoes]

I was dx with BC just 2 days ago and don't yet know any details.  (I am out of the state and got the news over the phone.)  Anyway, I have felt very tired and very thirsty for the last 4-6 weeks.  Is there any connection with the BC?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

I am glad the links were informative and helped solve some of your doubts.

Let us know about how the appointment goes and if you have any other doubts.

Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Regards.

[bowlingshoes]

That previous post that says it is from FullofHope is actually from bowlingshoes.  I am using his computer and did not log him out.

I apologize for the confusion!

[FullOfHope77]

Thank you. The link was informative and I appreciate it.  

Still out of state so will not see specialist til next week.  Will keep you posted.  

Thanks again.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

How are you doing now? Have you seen your specialist as yet? What has been advised?

I know the realization of the diagnosis being a cancer would be tough to come to terms with. I would suggest that you maintain a positive approach and discuss all the treatment options with your doctor and move ahead.

You could read more about your cancer type at the following link-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ductal_carcinoma

This would help to clear out some of your doubts. Let us know if you need any other information.

Keep us posted and let us know about how you are doing.

Regards.

[bowlingshoes]

I just got a copy of my pathology report and would be interested to hear any comments you may have:

A)  Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma
B)  Nottingham Grade II/III (Architectural Grade 3, Nuclear Grade 2, Mitotic Rate Grade 1 eih 2 Mitosis per 10 HPF).
C)  Tumor Size:  The tumor focally involves two core biopsy fragments measuring up to 0.7 cm in greatest dimension
D) Focal High Grade Ductal Carcinoma in SITU with central necrosis and dystrophic calcification is present, but not extensive
E)   Angiolymphatic invasion:  Not identified
F)  Tumor Location:  Lest Breast, Lower Outer Quadrant @ 4:00
G)  Hormone Receptor Studies:  Have been requested.

7 fragments from core biopsy ranging from 0.2 to 1.4x0.2cm.
Ultrasound findings demonstrate a 1.0cm irregular heterogeneous nodule

Right now just waiting to get further tests next week and see surgeon.

Thanks for your help!

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

You could continue with your scheduled plans and get the investigations done when you reach back home in the last week of April.

It would help if you could post your reports here, once you get them.

Let us know about how you are doing and what your doctor advises.

Regards.

[bowlingshoes]

Thank you for answering my question.  I go to a Comprehensive Breast Center and the doctor I saw is a radiologist that specializes in the breast. (She also did the biopsy)  have an appointment the day after I get back home from vacation to have MRI & CT and then an appointment with a surgeon the next morning.  These appts. are on April 23 & 24.  

Would you advise going on back home and doing these things a little sooner?

I have had my blood pressure checked recently and it was fine.  Have not have my blood sugar checked though and will get that done.

Thanks again.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

The chances are that you are having the symptoms due to some other reason. Breast cancer causing these symptoms is not very common.

Have you got your blood pressure and blood sugar checked? Is it in the normal range?

It would be best to consult a breast specialist at the earliest and also get a copy of all your reports.

Do post us the reports too if possible.

Let us know about what your doctor advises and about how you are doing.

Regards.