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Diagnosed with Axillary Lymph Node and occult breast primary

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Hi there.

 Just a bit confused about this diagnosis of cancer which is in axillary node occult breast primary. Is it the same as Ax CUP ( cancer of unknown primary) because they read as two very different outcomes in terms of prognosis ? I know that DR Google might not be helpful in giving me the answers but neither is my consultant- probably a genius in her field but certainly not the most clear with explanations. I must also bare in mind that I’m probably not in the right headspace either to make sense of this in the few minutes we have in consultation 

Ive had breast MRI , followed by a biopsy, which was benign ( small lesion) then had a ct with contrast (kneck to groin) & nothing showing up anywhere. It’s just so confusing as to know if f I should be relieved or worried? 
I’m waiting for axillary node dissection in next few weeks. 
Thanks & Most grateful for any feedback and hope your day is going ok 

Lisa 

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    Hi Lisa

    Sorry to hear your diagnosis but hope this will give you lots of positive thoughts.

    I was diagnosed 2008 at 43 years old with occult breast cancer, 6 lots of chemo, I opted for a mastectomy and had rads. Nothing showing anywhere else.

    17 years later and still here ! they did find a small patch in my pelvic bone 2016 and was put on denosumab, a monthly injection to strengthen the bone, been stable so far for 9 years ! 

    Hope all goes well xx 

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    Hi Lisa

    Sorry to hear your diagnosis but hope this will give you lots of positive thoughts.

    I was diagnosed 2008 at 43 years old with occult breast cancer, 6 lots of chemo, I opted for a mastectomy and had rads. Nothing showing anywhere else.

    17 years later and still here ! they did find a small patch in my pelvic bone 2016 and was put on denosumab, a monthly injection to strengthen the bone, been stable so far for 9 years ! 

    Hope all goes well xx 

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