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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,

    I hope that you have gleaned a little more information from Sarah. Many of us come away from consultations more confused, than when we first attend a consultation. As you say, your consultant, may well be an expert in her field, but is not so good at explaining your situation in lay man's terms. My advice would be to write down any questions you have and take this with you to your next appointment. Even better, if you can make a duplicate of the questions, take somebody with you and give them the copy. You will find it very helpful if they write down the answers to any questions you have to ask. Most of us forget about 85% of what is said in a consultation, before we leave the hospital grounds.

    I hope that you'll soon get more clarification.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi Lisa,

    I hope that you have gleaned a little more information from Sarah. Many of us come away from consultations more confused, than when we first attend a consultation. As you say, your consultant, may well be an expert in her field, but is not so good at explaining your situation in lay man's terms. My advice would be to write down any questions you have and take this with you to your next appointment. Even better, if you can make a duplicate of the questions, take somebody with you and give them the copy. You will find it very helpful if they write down the answers to any questions you have to ask. Most of us forget about 85% of what is said in a consultation, before we leave the hospital grounds.

    I hope that you'll soon get more clarification.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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