lumpectomy
Has anyone ever had a lumpectomy with chemo, radiation then after taking arimidex developing lymphdema?
Hello, kind folks. I have a friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer in
1999. She was 68 then. She had a lumpectomy in 12/99, with the removal of many lymph nodes. The doctor took a lot of nodes a...
I am new to this group ,I have been reading for some time now since my diagnosis on Feb. 28th 2001. Lumpectomy was done on March 21st. Started chemo on April 17th . My right breast is healing ok excep...
Underlying Problem:
A lumpectomy may be considered a partial mastectomy because a portion of the breast is actually removed. Unlike a mastectomy, however, this is usually a rather small piece. For th...
DCIS and Polycythemia Vera
Is radiation after lumpectomy NOT a good idea because of the PV - will it cause blood clots? What post-surgical treatment is recommended?
iF SOMEONE WHO HAS HAD MICROCALCIFICATIONS THEN HAS A LUMPECTOMY DO YOU HAVE A MASTECTOMY...
I CAN'T DEAL WITH FOREIGN OBJECTS FLOATING AROUND, I'M NOT THAT TYPE OF PERSON
...merican Cancer Society:
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Have an Honest Discussion before Choosing Lumpectomy
Women need to discuss the possible cosmetic results of breast cancer surgery...
I just had a lumpectomy and my tumor was invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 2; size 0.8 x0.9 cm. I just turned 70 and the surgeon says that studies of women over 70 with small tumors don't need t...
It's been 11 days since my lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy. I have 2 questions (1) will the sloshing sound made by my breasts go away eventually or do I need to get the liquid drained? (2) I...
I had an Lumpectomy & some lymph nodes removed on Sept /1st/ 09 the doctor wanted me to wear a halter to stop the swelling & bruiseing. I started to get a fluid buildup & the halter rubbed...
I've had a lumpectomy that removed the primary invasive tumor and two small (.4 and .3cm) DCIS in one "lump". The margins were clear but barely (.1 and .4 cm). Surgeon saw and Preop M...
I am writing this to give another example to those who may be about to go through a procedure like this. I know it helped me to hear of others experiances, even though each of us will have a unique ex...
...s in several areas, approaching to within 0.2 mm of the closest inked margin" . The surgeon wants to do a lumpectomy to get cleaner margins. I haven't seen the oncologist yet, but based on ev...
... Coach,
I am 47 years old. When I was 33 I was told I had breast cancer and could have it removed with a lumpectomy also. My tumor was aprox. 1 inch in diameter. I had no negative lympnodes. The...
My mother was diagnosed with a 1cm tumour, had a lumpectomy which failed to get clean margins, and went on to have a complete mastectomy a week or so later. Going for a mastectomy rather than a larg...
...psy because I wanted to be sure they tested enough tissue to get a good sample. This might have served as a lumpectomy if the margins had been wide enough (distance between healthy tissue and the c...
...iltrating, and also given a grade 2 of 3. Of course we'll have a better idea what's what after her lumpectomy, and after they sample her right lymph node.
She is scheduled for a lumpecto...
...were told, and about what we've read in the literature.
If the cancer is 'in situ', then a lumpectomy would be prescribed. This implies a non-invasive cancer, and has close to 100% ...
...sive ductal carcinoma. I had several discussions b4 treatments with both the surg and oncol whether to have a lumpectomy or masectomy. i was stage 2 and the tumor was 2.9 cm. i decided to have a lumpe...
...I could not sleep. I believe it was because the tumor was right next to the nipple. It was small when I had a lumpectomy but it sure was a warning sign....
I just had a lumpectomy and some nodes removed two days ago, and I have a drain in. My stools are olive green. It might be the spinach I've been eating, but it's never had that effect on me ...
I have just had a lumpectomy, and it seems my surgeon got it all.
My estrogen was positive, my HER was nevagative. Should I do IV chemo or just oral?
Hey, thought I would put my input in here, although I just had my second surgery after lumpectomy, I know what those "bee stings" can feel like. I was talking to someone the other day who to...
I have been diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and have been given the option of having a lumpectomy with radiation or a mastectomy which will require no radiation both either way I will need Ch...
Hi Numera. I experienced pain in my shoulder and back for some time after a lumpectomy and total node removal. I put it down to the position of the arm during surgery. The pain went of its own acco...
I don' feel that I was overtreated I had a lumpectomy, setinel node biopsy, 8 rounds of chemo and 8 weeks of radiation,and thru 1 of 5years of tamoxifen.
As of 5/1/02 I am 1 year out of treat...
Leif,
I also had a lumpectomy and am now on chemo. When I am through with that I will be on the Tamoxifen. I think it is usually called for it you are ER+ and PR+. I believe that one of the concer...
...m ok thank God,I had DCIS in situ earlier stage,so I was lucky my lymph nodes where not touch,so I just had a lumpectomy.
Advise please,I see my oncologist at the end of this month.
Sincerely
Merce...
...my options. I am consulting with a plastic surgeon this week about possible cosmetic options. I am having a lumpectomy early Jan and am worried about the outcome as far as how my breast will look. ...
...Mine was up front to the interior side of the aureola on the right breast which isn't a good place for a lumpectomy....
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