Paget's disease
I was diagnosed with Paget's disease of the nipple eight months after diagnosing myself through the internet. Misdiagnosed first time round.
I had surgery followed by 7 weeks of radiotherapy.
I w...
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hi ymewhynotme,
thank you for your response. it has been helpful.I am wondering if there is any difference in what type of biopsy i should have? is this something the Doctor decides or can i request a particular type of biopsy? i have heard there is shave, wedge, surface and punch biopsy. so not sure what this entails. the Surgeon said he was going to shave a section if i remember correctly from our last visit? should i ask for a different type of biospy or are they all fairly the same in determining if there are cancer cells present or not?
alot of questions and i am aware that this forum may not have the medical answers i'm seeking. i'm just looking to hear experiences and thoughts of what to expect and can i take an active part in deciding what treatment during the initial investigation stages or is this considered over stepping my doctor/patient boundaries?