The pathologist's report

Finally I have something specific to call this thing. I read the pathologist's report today and here's what it says:

Mammary carcinoma in situ with the following features:

• Histologic type: lobular carcinoma in situ * (E-cadherin negative)
• Tumor grade: intermediate
• Necrosis: Present
• Associated calcifications: present
• No invasive carcinoma
  
• Estrogen receptor: positive
• Progesterone receptor: positive

* I've poked around on the internet hoping to find some black and white definition of all the above. Some of it is less than b & w, however. I think I will just file it away in the part of my brain that wants to put it on hold until more clear info arrives. I.e., when I see surgeon next week.

Thank you to everyone! I love you all.