All the tests to update new diagnosis
What a couple of weeks I have had. After being called back to Breastscreen NSW (amazing service and staff), I had the battery of tests at the post mammogram assessment including 3 biopsies. Origi...
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Hi there
i hope you have all had an ok week?
Todays follow up appointment to get the pathology results from last week’s lumpectomies and sentinel node biopsy - and to determine next steps.
*right breast - good margins and DCIS.
The genetic testing will help me decide what to do next - if the B gene is present, it will be mastectomies and if not - I need to weigh up the decision. In some ways - I feel relieved to go with the science here, as I can’t do anything about my genetics in this instance, so can’t worry about that.
i hope you have all had an ok week?
Todays follow up appointment to get the pathology results from last week’s lumpectomies and sentinel node biopsy - and to determine next steps.
*right breast - good margins and DCIS.
*left sentinel node ok - good news
*left breast multifocal invasive cancer on and around lump that was removed and unclear margin.
*left breast multifocal invasive cancer on and around lump that was removed and unclear margin.
Next step - genetic testing to determine which surgery. Options:
1) another lumpectomy to get clearer margins then radiotherapy both breasts
2) bilateral mastectomies with reconstruction at same time (eligible for both reconstruction types).
1) another lumpectomy to get clearer margins then radiotherapy both breasts
2) bilateral mastectomies with reconstruction at same time (eligible for both reconstruction types).
Of course, we could do option 1 and end up having to proceed with option 2, so weighing this up.
The genetic testing will help me decide what to do next - if the B gene is present, it will be mastectomies and if not - I need to weigh up the decision. In some ways - I feel relieved to go with the science here, as I can’t do anything about my genetics in this instance, so can’t worry about that.
We discussed recurrence and our aim is preventing this, of course.
Genetic testing next Wednesday 12/4 and follow up appointment with surgeon at the start l May.
Pathology also showed hormone sensitive (is that the term?), so will need endocrine therapy, too 😞.
There’s a lot to weigh up and I am appreciating reading the past posts on this site to gather information and questions.
One thing at a time, is my mantra - but it IS a lot of information to process. Glad for Easter to recover from last week’s surgery and consider next steps. I’ll be glad to get outside for some more walks this weekend, that’s for sure.
TY all for your previous thoughts and encouragement.
Nicky 🌸🐰