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Early Breast Cancer
Hi All, I was recalled for mammograms and they did biopsies and was diagnosed on 25th June (of which would have been my mothers birthday). I have a 10mm lump plus some calcifications around that area...
Hi @Agent14516. I started with a less invasive treatment. I was offered two options: lumpectomy or mastectomy. My lump was over 5 cm and had spread to the lymph nodes. Therefore, I had a lumpectomy and axillary clearance (all lymph nodes removed). The pathology test came back with unclear margins, so I was offered re-excision, after which the margins were clear. After chemotherapy and now going through radiation, I am not questioning whether I made the right decision. I will always follow my breast surgeon's recommendations; they need to help us make informed decisions. However, it is never an easy decision to make. All the best with your surgery and I hope you will get clear margins.