Phyllodes Tumour
I have just had a lumpectomy for what was originally diagnosed as a Fibroadenoma. It was only when I went for my post surgery checkup with my surgeon that she said the pathology results came back as ...
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Hi Lesley,
Thanks for your thoughts. The surgeon did give me a copy of the biopsy report which did indicate clear margins. I have read other posts and forums on the internet which say that a minimum of 1 cm of healthy tissue should be taken to prevent recurrence. My surgeon 'shelled out' the tumour, so there was no breast tissue as such removed with the tumour to my knowledge. Also, she has said I don't need another mammogram for two years, but other forums suggest a follow up one after about 6 months. Donna.
Thanks for your thoughts. The surgeon did give me a copy of the biopsy report which did indicate clear margins. I have read other posts and forums on the internet which say that a minimum of 1 cm of healthy tissue should be taken to prevent recurrence. My surgeon 'shelled out' the tumour, so there was no breast tissue as such removed with the tumour to my knowledge. Also, she has said I don't need another mammogram for two years, but other forums suggest a follow up one after about 6 months. Donna.