I had an enlarged node on the left so it was biopsied pre op- positive so axillary clearance first surgery. The right sentinel node was biopsied with surgery- I went back for a second op to clear my right axilla and for further resection on the left as my margins weren't clear. I have 2 friends that have been diagnosed sine I have - they both had sentinel node biopsy during surgery.
If I can offer any advise its don't do too much research - you will come across things that will scare you senseless and might not be pertinent to your case. Breast cancer treatment has come along way. In a way we are lucky that so many resources have been plugged into research.
You are doing ok. Focus on one day at a time, one baby step at a time. xxx
