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Questionable mamogram. What does it mean by the fact that cells are becoming more organized? Is that indicitive of cancer?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
I would be asking/demanding an ultrasound, needle biopsy, and an MRI. This is kind of sounding a little wishy-washy. I would be asking for a difinitive diagnosis. Is it or is it not breast cancer? Only a look at individual cells can say. Take care, Sharon
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anonymous
Patient
Hmmm havent heard that. That would be a great question to ask the radiologist that read you the mammogram results.
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Which is more serious: the stage of the cancer or the grade of the tumor? Or are they both equally relevant to prognosis?
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
They are both relevant but it seems that grade has more significance than stage.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Virginia,
I would be more concerned about the grade. It is indicitive as to how aggressive the cells are. No doubt about it, they are both important in the treatment of your particular breast cancer. Take care, Sharon
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My mother is having a lumpectomy. What should I expect as far as her recovery time and pain go?
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
I had a lumpectomy in Oct with a port placement. Very minimal pain - the port placement was worse then the lumpectomy, and both were minimal. I took a week off of work but was really up and around in about three days.
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anonymous
Stage 2A Patient
I did not have a port. I did have lymph nodes removed though. I was back at work in three days. The lymph node removal caused the most pain, the lumpectomy was virtually painless. Praying your mothers surgery goes well with little or no discomfort.
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My mother just got diagnaosed with stage 1 triple negative BC. However the tumor is a grade 3. Can these two things go together?
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anonymous
Stage 1 Patient
I was also diagnosed with Stage 1, Grade 3 Triple Negative. The stage refers to how advanced the cancer is (whether it has spread to lymph nodes, how large the tumor is). The grade refers to how abnormal or "ugly" the cancer cells look. Grade 3 means they look least like a normal cell. So, yes...
Comment 0I was also diagnosed with Stage 1, Grade 3 Triple Negative. The stage refers to how advanced the cancer is (whether it has spread to lymph nodes, how large the tumor is). The grade refers to how abnormal or "ugly" the cancer cells look. Grade 3 means they look least like a normal cell. So, yes you can have both.
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Another friend of my is pregnant, I currently have seven if my friends who are pregnant. I AM happy and overjoyed for them. But, it just hurts. Dealing with infertility then getting diagnosed with cancer, sometimes it's just overwhelming.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Morgan,
I wish there were magical words to take away your pain. No one can come close to identifying with your feelings you are going through right now. Those Mommy urges just don't melt away especially when your many friends are starting their families. It is just a constant reminder of where...Comment 5Morgan,
I wish there were magical words to take away your pain. No one can come close to identifying with your feelings you are going through right now. Those Mommy urges just don't melt away especially when your many friends are starting their families. It is just a constant reminder of where you wanted to be right now. I am so sorry for this additional pain.... heaped on top of going through this lousy treatment. Don't give up on your dream.... you never know there could still be babies in your future. Hang in there and much love from all of us. Big hugs loving hugs, MaMa Sharon -
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Totally and completely know how you feel. There are 4 different woman I work with who are currently expecting. It's rough to see everyday even though I am extremely happy for them.
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I really hate to complain because my SE were not too bad. It has been a week and my headache is not getting better. I spoke with the NP she thinks it is the Neulasta injection any input on Neulasta?
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anonymous
Stage 2B Patient
By any chance are you taking Zofran for nausea? It can cause wicked headaches. Feel better soon!
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anonymous
Stage 2B Patient
It never gave me a headache. I know it causes body aches. I took Claratin the day before, the day of and 2 days after the Neulasta and it really helped a lot with the aches and pains.
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My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer about 5 years ago. She just found out through a bone scan and CT that it has returned and spread. Where will we go from here? Treatment plans, ect. Anyone know?
Asked by anonymous
Family Member or Loved One-
anonymous
Survivor since 2012
Ashley, treatment plans are specific to every patient. In your mom's case she may have additional chemotherapy or other medications. Radiation is a possibility, but more often they go with chemo. I'll leave it to others who have dealt with cancer that has spread to tell you about other...
1 comment 1Ashley, treatment plans are specific to every patient. In your mom's case she may have additional chemotherapy or other medications. Radiation is a possibility, but more often they go with chemo. I'll leave it to others who have dealt with cancer that has spread to tell you about other possible treatments.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I sure your mom is comforted by your support. My daughters were there for me and it gave me the most secure and loved feeling. What tpye of bc did your mom have. Did she have a 5 year therapy?
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I got a call that I need a diagnostic mammogram following an abnormal routine mammogram. It is scheduled next week. I have now found an abnormal area in my breast. Do I call radiologist or dr and let them know prior to second mammogram.
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Learning About Breast Cancer- View all 5 answers
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anonymous
Survivor since 2012
Call your doctor, who will tell the radiologist and radiation department. Your doctor may send them additional information or orders regarding your next mammogram. Best of luck to you.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Mammogram and biopsy are done first. They have detect what your issue is first than they refer you to the proper dr I agree with the other ladies they told me I could wait 6 months after my abnormal mammogram while they watch the area I demanded the biopsy immediately and it turned out I...
Comment 0Mammogram and biopsy are done first. They have detect what your issue is first than they refer you to the proper dr I agree with the other ladies they told me I could wait 6 months after my abnormal mammogram while they watch the area I demanded the biopsy immediately and it turned out I had cancer. Here I am 6 months later Lumpectomy radiation & tamoxifen. You can't play with cancer. Early detection is key.
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I am needing to find a plastic surgeon who will take medicaid
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For all interested in friending on Facebook, there are many people who may have the same name so some of your are hard to find. A tidbit of info will go a long way! By the way, I don't think there's another Evvie Dunkel Heilbrunn. Friend me!
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anonymous
Stage 2B Patient
Evvie I found you on Facebook but the "send friend request" option did not show so I think your settings will need to be adjusted before people can send you a request. I am Vicki everhart with a profile picture of my terrier dog. Maybe you can send me a request?
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Just changed setting.
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