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Just diagnosed with DCIS and haven’t met with surgeon yet. That’s coming up this Wednesday. Feeling scared and a little depressed . Any thoughts on lumpectomy vs mastectomy?
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anonymous
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I had an area of IDC with an area of DCIS right next to it and decided at my age (62) I was going to do a mastectomy and my Surgeon agreed that was my best choice. In the surgical specimen was a 2nd area of IDC and 1 of LCIS so am glad I went that route as neither of those had been mentioned. ...
1 comment 0I had an area of IDC with an area of DCIS right next to it and decided at my age (62) I was going to do a mastectomy and my Surgeon agreed that was my best choice. In the surgical specimen was a 2nd area of IDC and 1 of LCIS so am glad I went that route as neither of those had been mentioned. Also, in reading the operative report the Surgeon said due to the 2 areas we knew about I would have been disfigured with a lumpectomy due to the size. Work with the Surgeon and see what he/she recommend, but that final decision is yours.
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How do you know if your cancer spreads to another part of your body? Im having memory issues.
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Im 34 havnt had a lil one in 12 yrs an im leak fluid from my breasts.. My grandma had this an her sister. Im worried
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Can you have triple negative breast cancer along with metastatic?
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I have just been diagnosed with stage 1and one centimeter mass I’m being sent to surgeon for care is there anything I need to ask ?
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I have not been dianosed with breast cancer but had the gene test and came back positive for PALB2. I have been recommended to have the double mastecomy and i just so confused on should i do it or not
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
You say you haven't been diagnosed with BC but had genetic testing. If you are unsure seek another opinion and if need be a third. Gather as much information as you can and make your decision from there.
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I have had a mamagram ultrasound and a biopsy i ha e been called ba k as i have c1which means indaquit doea anyone no what will tgey do now.
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What is minimal breast cancer?
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Can after 4 month of Letrazol breast cancer get muscular mets?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
I was on Letrozole for 5 years and never had any problems with it. Have you had testing to see if you indeed have mets from your breast cancer or something else? I may be wrong, as I'm not a doctor but I've never heard of breast cancer metastizing to the muscles but suppose it could.
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What kind of mammogram after breast cancer
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
I've tried answering this several times but the site hasn't allowed me to so will try again. I used to do mammograms and this is what we'd do. If a lumpectomy was done then the routine views would be done on both breasts. If a mastectomy was done with no reconstruction then the routine 2 views...
Comment 1I've tried answering this several times but the site hasn't allowed me to so will try again. I used to do mammograms and this is what we'd do. If a lumpectomy was done then the routine views would be done on both breasts. If a mastectomy was done with no reconstruction then the routine 2 views of the remaining breast but if some sort of reconstruction was done or implants put in then the routine 2 views of each breast. Breasts with implants require twice as many pictures either with or without a mastectomy. It is still important to do your monthly breast exam and a yearly one by your doctor even with a mastectomy.
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Has anyone been successful at getting pregnant after chemotherapy
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I had two core needle breast biopsies of two complex cysts. One specimen has black sections on the tissue. Does this indicate malignancy?
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anonymous
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No, I have not received results yet. The 2 biopsies were done today. As I was getting dressed, I saw the two specimens in containers. One was just clear pink liquid without any observable solids. The other one had multiple sizable samples in a clear liquid. These cuts were yellowish/whitish and...
1 comment 1No, I have not received results yet. The 2 biopsies were done today. As I was getting dressed, I saw the two specimens in containers. One was just clear pink liquid without any observable solids. The other one had multiple sizable samples in a clear liquid. These cuts were yellowish/whitish and had some black spots.
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Anyone have a lymph node biopsy before chemo and surgery? What should I Expect? Is it like the needle core biopsy. I am scared I did t have a good experience with that procedure they want it done before chemo in 2 weeks help?
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My lymph node biopsy was part of my mastectomy surgery. They need to know the status of the lymph nodes prior to chemo. as they may need to change their medication plans depending on the result. Have you had any breast surgery yet?
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No they want me to get a lymph node biopsy first, (Dr said they are suspect) then chemo (make tumor small) then surgery (hoping for a lumpectomy) with reconstruction , finally radiation
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Dr said I was stage 2b but if lymph nodes are involved I am a 3b. I'm scared anyone else told this?.
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Seven years ago I was diagnosed Day at a time. It’s hard but you can do it. Surround yourself with positive people. with stage 2b. My lymph nodes were not involved. With treatment you should do fine. I know you are terrified; I was. Just take it one step at a time and one
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Has anyone had chemo before surgery? Was it helpful? This is a recommendation for me. What do I need to expect? I don't want it to spread. Help
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anonymous
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My Oncologist wanted me to do some chemo. prior to surgery (I'm assuming to try and shrink the tumor) but my Surgeon nixed the idea.
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Thank you for answering my question. I just met the oncologist. She recommended chemo first. Everything is so overwhelming right now. I think the fist chemo was a combo of something starting with the letter A and something with a T. I have to do it 1 x every 2 weeks for 4 times. Then I think she...
4 comments 0Thank you for answering my question. I just met the oncologist. She recommended chemo first. Everything is so overwhelming right now. I think the fist chemo was a combo of something starting with the letter A and something with a T. I have to do it 1 x every 2 weeks for 4 times. Then I think she said Taxol?? 1 x every week for 4 weeks.? That is my entire summer doing chemo. Can you give me any ideas on what to expect?? She said i will definately loose my hair, tired and nausea. I have to be there for 2-3 hours. I get a port put in next week. Any idea on what to expect with that? I am so scared and overwhelmed. I don't know how will do this. She wants to start chemo in 2 weeks. I have tons of tests to get done. It is so much in a short time? What should I expect?
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Are there drugs one can take to lessen deep muscularskeletal pain from hormone therapy?
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Trying to send question but do not see that it was sent?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Lessen side effects of what?
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Are there drugs to take to lessen sideffects?
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i have an appointment with plastic surgeon and i am over overwhelmed with this process. I am not sure what to ask or what to expect. the more I think about BC the more overwhelmed and emotional. An advise on what to ask at the appointment?
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anonymous
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i forgot to add that I am very new to BC, Diagnosed 2 weeks ago with triple negative but have no idea what stage. No idea what is happening with surgery, I need more tests, I see oncologist next week. I feel lost and emotional with no answers.
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Go online and search. There are lots of surgical options and you have to choose the right one for you. It is hard to give you advice because I don’t know stuff like..have you had a lumpectomy, mastectomy, are you large or small breasted, how close is the cancer to the chest wall, how close to...
Comment 0Go online and search. There are lots of surgical options and you have to choose the right one for you. It is hard to give you advice because I don’t know stuff like..have you had a lumpectomy, mastectomy, are you large or small breasted, how close is the cancer to the chest wall, how close to the areola, do you have enough body fat to consider using your own tissue, etc
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What does “color flow imaging demonstrates that there is increased vascularity” mean? Also said Bi-RADS 4/5 biopsy Code mammogram bi-RADS 0 indeterminate. I though you could only get 1 but-RADS score. Not 3. I’m confused. 1 cm mass in right nipple.
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Please talk to your doctor about this - let him/her explain what is going on and what your options are.
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Color flow imaging is where the color doppler (sound wave) is applied during the ultrasound portion, with increased vascularity of the area in question. The mammogram was given a birads 0,indeterminate, Incomplete needs additional imaging, more than likely because your mammogram needed...
Comment 0Color flow imaging is where the color doppler (sound wave) is applied during the ultrasound portion, with increased vascularity of the area in question. The mammogram was given a birads 0,indeterminate, Incomplete needs additional imaging, more than likely because your mammogram needed additional imaging (Ultrasound), therefore was read as a separate exam. The ultrasound portion was given the birads 4/5 as a final result code. Your PCP (Doctor) should send you to a surgeon, please be sure and go see one soon.
The birads codes are as follows:
Birads 0- Incomplete needs additional imaging
Birads 1-Negative
Birads 2-Benign
Birads 3-Probably benign(usually 6 mos follow up)
Birads 4-Suspicious ( A,or B,or C )
Birads 5-Highly suggestive of malignancy
Birads 6-Biopsy proven malignancy
I have had several biopsies and breast cancer twice. I am very familiar with the mammography birads assessment not an expert but I do understand it fully.
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