wendyd
Hello,
I have recently had a WLE & SNB procedure and the diagnosis was confirmed as Metaplastic carcinoma - spindle cell type. Sentinal nodes x 2 both negative and surgical margin was clear. As is...
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Hi Wendy,
Like you I had TNBC metaplastic carcinoma, spindle cell type, with clear nodes and margins. I opted to have both breasts removed due to the aggressive nature of the tumour (Grade 3, stage 2A) and then followed up with chemo (x 12, weekly) and radio (28 zaps).
Sometimes you have neoadjuvant chemo to shrink the tumour prior to surgery, especially if it is large, and this makes it better for the surgeon to remove. (I have just been to a lunch today where the guest speaker was a breast surgeon - (mine!) - and he explained this in detail as part of his talk.
Ask your surgeon or nurse if you have any questions you need answered - they can explain why this particular treatment will be right for you. Every case is different so your decisions will be personal. I wish you all the very best with your mastectomy on the 2nd April. Stay in touch.
Michelle x