Hi got my results back today I have been diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer. I have to have MRI scan to find out the size . Anyone else had to do this .
Hi yes I had a lumpectomy and node biopsies, well they actually remove the nodes. They took 3 which were all clear . The outcome of my surgery is that they removed a 22mm lump and nodes which were sent for testing. I had an oncotype test done which is specific to ductal cancers and the result shown that I would benefit from chemotherapy because I have some micro vascular invasion so although my nodes were clear it has eroded some blood vessels in my breast therefore gaining entry to my body. I will also have radiotherapy and hormone treatment too.
it is so important that they have all tests done to give you the best treatment plan. in regards to what surgery the consultant recommended he didn't, he asked me my preference and after all the tests he said it was possible, I'm sure if it wasn't advised he would have recommended a mastectomy, this is also what the tests establish.
Hi yes I had a lumpectomy and node biopsies, well they actually remove the nodes. They took 3 which were all clear . The outcome of my surgery is that they removed a 22mm lump and nodes which were sent for testing. I had an oncotype test done which is specific to ductal cancers and the result shown that I would benefit from chemotherapy because I have some micro vascular invasion so although my nodes were clear it has eroded some blood vessels in my breast therefore gaining entry to my body. I will also have radiotherapy and hormone treatment too.
it is so important that they have all tests done to give you the best treatment plan. in regards to what surgery the consultant recommended he didn't, he asked me my preference and after all the tests he said it was possible, I'm sure if it wasn't advised he would have recommended a mastectomy, this is also what the tests establish.
