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I found a lump on my breast and was misdiagnosed at the Epworth Breast Clinic with 3 fibroadenomas. After consistent pain under my armpit, I decided to get a 2nd opinion and after a biopsy of...
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My understanding is that confirmed staging happens with pathology results after surgery. Because I'm having chemo 1st, that may bring my staging back. From what I've read, probably IIb, but not 100% sure.
It seems most people have a sentinal node biopsy at time of lumpectomy. The results of that biopsy decide whether an axillary clearance is required, which is then another operation to take further lymph nodes out.
Hope that's helpful, Lyn