my mother was diagnosed in 2011 @age 79 IDC stage 1 -grade 2/3 - HER2 negative- ER PR positive See underwent partial mastectomy, refused radiation and chemo , started Arimidex but stopped after 2 years . A lump was found last month , she just went through a double biopsy What are the chance her biopsy coming out positive…
Has anybody with 1 positive lymph node for micrometatasis had a recurrence? With or without chemo? I am trying to decide whether chemo is worth it for me. My oncotype is 26
Most of the discussion about the tubular sub category here are not recent. It’s a rare type occurring in 1-2% of breast cancers. My surgical pathology came back and I have a Grade 1, Stage 1 0.7 cm Tubular cancer. Wonder if anyone else here has/had the same? Wondering about current treatment protocols.
Hello, Writing because I'm so surprised at how my body is reacting after my first rads session. Slept 12 straight hours then can't seem to stay awake today from yesterday's treatment. I've been taking protien powder, protien bars, lots of lentils, beans, everything. Even tried to work out since I saw it recommended here.…
Hi, First, thanks for reading my post! I had a mastectomy in May 30th. I received the surgical pathology report on Tuesday and ER and PoR results (both are positive) on Thursday last week. But I have not received HER2 and Ki 67. How long did it take you to get those results? Thank you! J.
I saw my surgeon this morning, two weeks post lumpectomy and SLNB. Here are the results: 24mm IDC and DCIS (larger than previously imaged on MRI and mammogram) Margins are clear Lymph nodes are negative Grade 3 I don’t know if I need chemo yet, that will depend on mammaprint and oncotype results I hate that I know all…
I had my surgery on May 4th and can't even get in to see a radiologist until June 9th. The front office said radiation would usually start two weeks after this visit. I'm concerned as everything I've read said ideally radiation should start 4-6 weeks for older people (I'm 60) to prevent reoccurance. Has anyone else had to…