RE: Re: Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

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I think in general no, unless you have positive lymph nodes, then you

might have to have radiation in the area the lymph nodes were removed.

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humikhawar wrote on 1/24/2006, 7:27 AM:

> Hi,

>

> If you have mastectomy, do you still need chemo/radiation?

> I will be going for further checkups/biopsy next month.

>

> Humi.

>

>

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Hi Humi,

breastcancer.org has alot of useful information about the step-by-step

procedures. The treatment depends on your diagnosis.

e.g., if you're early stage, you won't have CT scans.

Depending on what they find on your mammogram, they may first do a

sterioscopy (sp?) biopsy which is a less intrusive surgical procedure.

Then based on that they may recommend a biopsy.

good luck.

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Humi,

I did not have any pain with my lump but there are some that do experience pain.

Hugs

nne

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Re: Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

Hi All,I thank you all for responding to my questions.I already had mammo and sono done last Nov.the mammo was clear while sono showed a nodule 0.6mm x 0.8mm.They called it birads 4a and suggested excision. I want to have a second opinion before biopsy which will also anable me to see any possible increase in size.Another question!Does anyone feel pain at the lump location? I do,specially after meals which is making me to eat less at a time.I've started to eat less but give short intervals.Humi.>> Hi Humi,> > breastcancer.org has alot of useful information about the step-by-step > procedures. The treatment depends on your diagnosis.> e.g., if you're early stage, you won't have CT scans.> > Depending on what they find on your mammogram, they may first do a > sterioscopy (sp?) biopsy which is a less intrusive surgical procedure. > Then based on that they may recommend a biopsy.> > good luck. >

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Hi , It is called stereotatic. I believe they use that method for women who have breast implants and hard to read lumps. Sharon wrote: Hi Humi,breastcancer.org has alot of useful information about the step-by-step procedures. The treatment depends on your diagnosis.e.g., if you're early stage, you won't have CT scans.Depending on what they find on your mammogram, they may first do a sterioscopy (sp?) biopsy which is a less intrusive surgical procedure. Then based on that they may recommend a biopsy.good luck. Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461

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I have pain with one of the lumps the Doc missed during last biopsy. They say that pain in lump area is a good sign to no cancer. But have researched that some BC"S which are rare do come with pain. I think each person is different and each feels symptoms differently. My mammo came back clear, but the doc and I found 3 lumps, one which is still there. I hope this helps. Four breast cancers that I know of cause pain - mine - adenoid cystic carcinoma of the breast; inflammatory breast disease, malignant phyllodes tumor, and Paget's disease. I am sure there are others. So, pain can be a symptom of breast cancer. http://www.rare-cancer.org humikhawar

wrote: Hi All,I thank you all for responding to my questions.I already had mammo and sono done last Nov.the mammo was clear while sono showed a nodule 0.6mm x 0.8mm.They called it birads 4a and suggested excision. I want to have a second opinion before biopsy which will also anable me to see any possible increase in size.Another question!Does anyone feel pain at the lump location? I do,specially after meals which is making me to eat less at a time.I've started to eat less but give short intervals.Humi.>> Hi Humi,> > breastcancer.org has alot of useful information about the step-by-step > procedures. The treatment depends on your diagnosis.> e.g., if you're early stage, you won't have

CT scans.> > Depending on what they find on your mammogram, they may first do a > sterioscopy (sp?) biopsy which is a less intrusive surgical procedure. > Then based on that they may recommend a biopsy.> > good luck. > as days go by, and friends we make, our lives can only be blessed with those that come in and out of ones life. For that being said, I am truley blessed.

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When I had my first breast cancer in 1987, I went to my ob dr, went for the mammo, I found the lump myself, then he sent me to the surgeon and he did a needle aspiration. Why does it have to be so complicated now.sharon coley wrote: Hi , It is called stereotatic. I believe they use that method for women who have breast implants and hard to read lumps. Sharon wrote: Hi Humi,breastcancer.org has alot of useful information about the step-by-step procedures. The treatment depends on your diagnosis.e.g., if you're early stage, you won't have CT scans.Depending on

what they find on your mammogram, they may first do a sterioscopy (sp?) biopsy which is a less intrusive surgical procedure. Then based on that they may recommend a biopsy.good luck. Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Yahoo! PhotosGot holiday prints? See all the ways to get quality prints in your hands ASAP.

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I had pain. It wasn't like, real painful, but it hurt.

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-----Original Message-----From: breastcancer2 [mailto:breastcancer2 ]On Behalf Of & nne SvihlikSent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 9:03 AMTo: breastcancer2 Subject: Re: Re: Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

Humi,

I did not have any pain with my lump but there are some that do experience pain.

Hugs

nne

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Re: Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

Hi All,I thank you all for responding to my questions.I already had mammo and sono done last Nov.the mammo was clear while sono showed a nodule 0.6mm x 0.8mm.They called it birads 4a and suggested excision. I want to have a second opinion before biopsy which will also anable me to see any possible increase in size.Another question!Does anyone feel pain at the lump location? I do,specially after meals which is making me to eat less at a time.I've started to eat less but give short intervals.Humi.>> Hi Humi,> > breastcancer.org has alot of useful information about the step-by-step > procedures. The treatment depends on your diagnosis.> e.g., if you're early stage, you won't have CT scans.> > Depending on what they find on your mammogram, they may first do a > sterioscopy (sp?) biopsy which is a less intrusive surgical procedure. > Then based on that they may recommend a biopsy.> > good luck. >

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I had a mastecomy in 2002 and had chemo and radiation and now on the 5 yr pill... Betsy (NC) Note: forwarded message attached.

I think in general no, unless you have positive lymph nodes, then you

might have to have radiation in the area the lymph nodes were removed.

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humikhawar wrote on 1/24/2006, 7:27 AM:

> Hi,

>

> If you have mastectomy, do you still need chemo/radiation?

> I will be going for further checkups/biopsy next month.

>

> Humi.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I had my mastectomy with tram flap on Dec. 16th, I do not have to have radiation but I will be starting chemo as soon as my wounds heal and the surgeons give the ok. I went for my second opinion yesterday with the other Onc & I am so much more comfortable with this one. He is recommending 8 cycles total being every 2 weeks, 4 wks with Adriamycin & Cytoxan with the last 4 wks starting Herceptin along with Taxotere.

Jackie

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I think in general no, unless you have positive lymph nodes, then you might have to have radiation in the area the lymph nodes were removed.- humikhawar wrote on 1/24/2006, 7:27 AM:> Hi,>> If you have mastectomy, do you still need chemo/radiation?> I will be going for further checkups/biopsy next month.>> Humi.>>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jackie,

If you're getting 8 cycles every 2 weeks that would be 8 weeks AC and 8

weeks HT?

Are you sure you're only getting 8 weeks of Herceptin? I've only heard

of it as being administered for a year. You start out with the Taxotere

and then continue on with the Herceptin.

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Jackie wrote on 1/24/2006, 11:35 PM:

I had my mastectomy

with tram flap on Dec. 16th, I do not have to have radiation but I will

be starting chemo as soon as my wounds heal and the surgeons give the

ok. I went for my second opinion yesterday with the other Onc & I

am so much more comfortable with this one. He is recommending 8 cycles

total being every 2 weeks, 4 wks with Adriamycin & Cytoxan with the

last 4 wks starting Herceptin along with Taxotere.

Jackie

[Guest guest]

Nooooo I meant 4wks AC then 4wks with Taxotere & starting the herceptin at that time and continuing the herceptin for the years time.

Jackie

-- Re: Re: Question for all who had a mastectomy long ago...

Hi Jackie,If you're getting 8 cycles every 2 weeks that would be 8 weeks AC and 8 weeks HT?Are you sure you're only getting 8 weeks of Herceptin? I've only heard of it as being administered for a year. You start out with the Taxotere and then continue on with the Herceptin.- Jackie wrote on 1/24/2006, 11:35 PM:

I had my mastectomy with tram flap on Dec. 16th, I do not have to have radiation but I will be starting chemo as soon as my wounds heal and the surgeons give the ok. I went for my second opinion yesterday with the other Onc & I am so much more comfortable with this one. He is recommending 8 cycles total being every 2 weeks, 4 wks with Adriamycin & Cytoxan with the last 4 wks starting Herceptin along with Taxotere.

Jackie

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I believe it depends on whether or not you have positive lymph nodes and how aggressive your cancer is thought to be. I had my chemo at MD (in 1991) and their opinion, at that time, was everyone would benefit from some chemotherapy, no matter if they had negative nodes or not. My radiologist also thought that having rads increased your chances of no recurrence at the original site by enough to make it worth while. So, I guess a lot depends on your oncologist and where you are treated as to having chemo and rads.

Hope this helps you some,

blessings

Pam