Lymph node visibility in imaging
Hello,
I've been reading these forums for a few weeks and finding them very helpful - thank you to all that share their knowledge.
I'm trying to understand more about lymph nodes and imaging.
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HiMoomincorn Yes I surprised them i had 3 of the 4 axilla lymph nodes that were removed show up not what they expected and on the original scan before surgery it was thought the nodes were enlarged due to a reactionary response.
I had chemo prior to surgery due to my invasive DC in hopes to shrink it. Instead of going back and getting more lymph nodes removed extra radiation was chosen. My original plan was 12 rounds of radiation to clean up. Ended up with 25. And full on from the sternum to collarbone across to the armpit. Being left sided I had Deep breath as well.
There is never 100% guarantees with all this that the little buggers haven’t escaped. They can only do their best to eliminate the possibility.
Looking forward to the day when research finds a way to test for cancer cells that have decided to escape.
Im also on Hormone blocker and Palbociclib (Ibrance) For the foreseeable future.
Definitely take someone with you to your next appointment.
the radiation was probably the easiest part of all my treatments.
If you 🔎search cancer grading you will find how its done.
cranky_granny Thank you for describing the path you went along. It's a bit of a mind spin when there are so many different approaches trying to get to the same point of kicking the little buggers out!
I haven't seen anyone yet to talk about how much radiation or what type of hormone therapy will be suitable for me. I get the impression that won't happen until after axillary dissection surgery to determine my stage.
The medical oncologist is usually the one that prescribes the ongoing treatment. I went public for all my treatment the treating team discussed and worked out what path my treatment would take. As I had chemotherapy to start I saw the her first. I was told i would go onto some form of hormone therapy once i finished active treatment at the time it depended on the surgery biopsies.