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I just a biopsy for a mass less than a cm...then on left side for calification pattern..what can I expect the diagnosis to be?
thx thats very good advise..actually this has modivated me to declutter..it is very theraputic..I will have my sister prob..take me to hospital..etc..since the uplifting "not a death sentence" prognois..I am feeling better about telling my family..still on the fence about my daughter whos's pregnant but wavering..thanks to everyone who talked me thru this..it was HUGE ..I will always remember ..your KINDNESS and more importantly clarifying all the information..it is mind bogeling ..you have to learn and comprhend so much in such a short time ..all the while your mind and emotions are swimming..this has been I dont know the words.."unbelievable?" ... your world can be changed forever with that "C" word..God Bless you all
Thanks so much for updating us with your good news!
I'm glad you will be able to use, and already have an appointment with, a surgeon who comes with such good recommendations.
I had faith (going by after all the strength you had to have to handle all you've been through in recent years), that you would come to the point of recognizing you CAN deal with this, once the initial shock wore off a bit, and it sounds as though you are there.
We'll all keep pulling for you, but good to know you'll also have some help and support close at hand.
Hugs,
bluebutterfly
I'm glad you will be able to use, and already have an appointment with, a surgeon who comes with such good recommendations.
I had faith (going by after all the strength you had to have to handle all you've been through in recent years), that you would come to the point of recognizing you CAN deal with this, once the initial shock wore off a bit, and it sounds as though you are there.
We'll all keep pulling for you, but good to know you'll also have some help and support close at hand.
Hugs,
bluebutterfly
had surgeon appt..and it went good.. .she said to get this "bad" news there really has best news b/c path report is all good in your favor....she said this wont kill me..and will prob live to be a 100..so thats good ..I am healthy (no daily meds.no drink/smoke)..just still wish this werent so..but am realizing I can and HAVE to do this..surgery..lumpectomy ..Nov 3..on both sides..to be sure ..radiation for 5 days and then the pill for 5 years..still kinda on fence about total mastectomy..but she said it does NOT effect chances of recurrance..any thoughts on that? although I go home that afternoon w lesser procedure w/ M no radiation but longer recovery..so not sure what to do..prob take dr advise..best to do just to be safe re: taking dr advise..ya kno? she the expert..I am planning on telling my children and sister sat.(any advise..I am planning on going to an art show ..kinda an early b'day celebration(Halloween baby).should I tell the before or after outing? ugh so many decisions..UGH...scared now they gonna be mad I waited so long..but cant help it..I needed to be ok w this.. and yes you are right I am there... "sorta"..and can sell it better b/c outcome looks good.and I DO I believe it but two weeks ago I was convinced It was a "death sentence".. still scared.. dont want it to be soo.the "C" word..still scarey..but am much more optimistic than I was on Oct 13th...the "call"..ugh! that was a BAD day!! again thank you so much for your words of wisdom..kindness.and prayers..plus I am allowing myself an indulgence..for my b'day Oct 31..going to the beach w my daughter..:))))
Hi again,
Yes, your surgeon is obviously familiar with recent research.
A study of more than 100,000 women with BC found that for women diagnosed with stage one or two breast cancer who chose a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy, rather than a mastectomy, were 13% more likely to survive the disease. And in women over age 50, that number jumped to 19%.
A decade-long Duke Cancer Institute study gave credence to experts who believe that radiotherapy, a five- to six-week treatment, is more effective than a mastectomy at eliminating any remaining cancer cells. It's an especially important finding since there has recently been "interest in mastectomy to treat early stage breast cancers, despite the research supporting lumpectomy," explains the lead researcher.
This is a decision, of course, that each woman should make, taking into consideration the details of her particular case and her personal preference, in consultation with her surgeon.
Regarding telling your family, if anyone is "mad at you," I would suggest you tell them it was shocking news that you had to adjust to before you felt ready to share it with anyone else.
If your sister, for example, criticizes you, try to get up the courage and confidence to say that it is YOUR disease, not theirs, and you had the right to make whatever decisions in regard to it that you believed to be best for you and for them.
Wishing you a speedy easy and full recovery,
bluebutterfly
new study of more than 100,000 women with the disease finds that for those who catch it in its early stages, the opposite is actually true. Women diagnosed with stage one or two breast cancer who chose a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy, rather than a mastectomy, were 13% more likely to survive the disease. And in women over age 50, that number jumped to 19%, the Daily Mail reports.
The decade-long Duke Cancer Institute study gives credence to experts who believe that radiotherapy, a five- to six-week treatment, is more effective than a mastectomy at eliminating any remaining cancer cells. It's an especially important finding since there has recently been "interest in mastectomy to treat early stage breast cancers, despite the research supporting lumpectomy," explains the lead researcher.
Yes, your surgeon is obviously familiar with recent research.
A study of more than 100,000 women with BC found that for women diagnosed with stage one or two breast cancer who chose a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy, rather than a mastectomy, were 13% more likely to survive the disease. And in women over age 50, that number jumped to 19%.
A decade-long Duke Cancer Institute study gave credence to experts who believe that radiotherapy, a five- to six-week treatment, is more effective than a mastectomy at eliminating any remaining cancer cells. It's an especially important finding since there has recently been "interest in mastectomy to treat early stage breast cancers, despite the research supporting lumpectomy," explains the lead researcher.
This is a decision, of course, that each woman should make, taking into consideration the details of her particular case and her personal preference, in consultation with her surgeon.
Regarding telling your family, if anyone is "mad at you," I would suggest you tell them it was shocking news that you had to adjust to before you felt ready to share it with anyone else.
If your sister, for example, criticizes you, try to get up the courage and confidence to say that it is YOUR disease, not theirs, and you had the right to make whatever decisions in regard to it that you believed to be best for you and for them.
Wishing you a speedy easy and full recovery,
bluebutterfly
new study of more than 100,000 women with the disease finds that for those who catch it in its early stages, the opposite is actually true. Women diagnosed with stage one or two breast cancer who chose a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy, rather than a mastectomy, were 13% more likely to survive the disease. And in women over age 50, that number jumped to 19%, the Daily Mail reports.
The decade-long Duke Cancer Institute study gives credence to experts who believe that radiotherapy, a five- to six-week treatment, is more effective than a mastectomy at eliminating any remaining cancer cells. It's an especially important finding since there has recently been "interest in mastectomy to treat early stage breast cancers, despite the research supporting lumpectomy," explains the lead researcher.
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Sorry, some info got repeated because I couldn't see all the info at once. :-(
thx for research info..13% isnt much considering the difference between the extrmes involved between the two procedures..and it makes sense that radiation does "add" a better more thouough advantages..but I must admit..I am dreading the radiation more than the surgery...but I have seen where there are two schools of thought on mastectomy vs lumpectomy..but I did like that my dr. said there isnt much more difference in recurrance vs the two procedures..in others words seems there isnt any different outcome ..and at my age the recovery for a mastectomy is longer and I would assume harder..and I agree to say that this is MY disease and mine to figure out..but an unhappy twist..I told my sister..yesterday and as I expected she was hurt..but i quickly said ..ok your mad and I get that but I just had to wrap my brain around this first..then .we had lunch today and while she was out of town..a message saying she needs to come back for a second mammogramn..wow..what about that?? she's 73...and I know what she is facing and do feel guilty for not telling her..but today she said she understood ..sorta..I am telling my kids tomorrow
..and I have to say..bc I have wrapped my brain around this...and know more have learned so much.I can sell it better..two weeks ago I wouldnt have been able to sell it w/out a death sentence attached..so I am feeling ok w that decision..but have no idea what their reation is going to be..none..so anticipation galore..
thks again for your support and research info..I have read some things very similar God bless..
..and I have to say..bc I have wrapped my brain around this...and know more have learned so much.I can sell it better..two weeks ago I wouldnt have been able to sell it w/out a death sentence attached..so I am feeling ok w that decision..but have no idea what their reation is going to be..none..so anticipation galore..
thks again for your support and research info..I have read some things very similar God bless..
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is it an omen that my sister now has the same news as I did weeks ago..which seems like forever ago..now I can help her navigate this..just uncany..is it meant to be?...prayers for her..bc this whole process is not fun..
Best wishes and prayers that all will be well with BOTH you and your sister!
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