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Phyllodes tumour news
I've just been diagnosed with a phyllodes tumour in my right breast and feel like my world has come crashing down.
I had surgery to have it removed (what was thought to be a fibroadenoma) but came ba...
Hi All!
I am so glad I found this group! I first read Katie's posts and then found this group.
After being diagnosed with fibroadenoma via core needle biopsy and I had lumpectomy on Jan 16. Unfortunately I had complications - internal bleeding and my breast was just about the size of a volleyball! The medical staff reacted fast and I was taken in for emergency surgery to drain the hemmorage. This went well and I was kept in hospital for 4 days. Then this past Thursday after my breast was quite swollen I started bleeding alot and I was told a hematoma that burst after more bleeding. Then this week also I got the phyllodes diagnosis. It has been the most exhausting two weeks of my life. I was mentally prepared for a small day surgery and then I find myself here today trying to understand and learn about this rare tumor....wondering what impact the internal bleeding and the fact that the tumor was removed incorrectly would have? And who to even ask? Prayers has comforted me which helps alot, but I feel like I am on a rollercoaster. If my breast heals well I will have re excision for clear margins in two weeks. Thinking and praying for all of you!! Michelle