Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hello Robin, It seems that the maximum size is 2.5 according to my Physician in California where I live. Now that is what the surgeon said so what did your Doctor say. According to my physician there is more complications from chemo and if not in your lymph nodes no chemo. Let me know what they said. Sharonrobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hello Robin, It seems that the maximum size is 2.5 according to my Physician in California where I live. Now that is what the surgeon said so what did your Doctor say. According to my physician there is more complications from chemo and if not in your lymph nodes no chemo. Let me know what they said. Sharonrobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hello Robin, It seems that the maximum size is 2.5 according to my Physician in California where I live. Now that is what the surgeon said so what did your Doctor say. According to my physician there is more complications from chemo and if not in your lymph nodes no chemo. Let me know what they said. Sharonrobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com Sharon Coley Director of Sales Doubletree Hotel Los Angeles/Rosemead 888 Montebello Blvd. Rosemead, Ca 91770 (323)201-3461 Our website http://www.doubletreemeetings.com/global/search/FacDetail.asp?ID=17206 Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 naw, my mothers was 2 cm and no chemo for her. -- tumor size <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 naw, my mothers was 2 cm and no chemo for her. -- tumor size <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 naw, my mothers was 2 cm and no chemo for her. -- tumor size <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 good to hear from you Donna. ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 good to hear from you Donna. ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 good to hear from you Donna. ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hi Robin, my name is Donna, I post every now and then. I was diagnosed in March of '04 I had three tumors, the largest was 1.3 cm and that is why I had chemo. I had a mastectomy because there were 3 in different places on the left breast. My surgeon had said if the three equaled more than 1 cm they would do chemo but when I went to the oncologist he said that they use to do that but now they do chemo if one of them was over 1 cm. So I had 6 rounds of chemo. But I guess it could be different now. Talk to your Drs and see what they say. Just want to wish you good luck with everything. I am doing good, going through reconstruction for the third time, but so far so good. They say the third time is the charm! Donnarobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hi Robin, my name is Donna, I post every now and then. I was diagnosed in March of '04 I had three tumors, the largest was 1.3 cm and that is why I had chemo. I had a mastectomy because there were 3 in different places on the left breast. My surgeon had said if the three equaled more than 1 cm they would do chemo but when I went to the oncologist he said that they use to do that but now they do chemo if one of them was over 1 cm. So I had 6 rounds of chemo. But I guess it could be different now. Talk to your Drs and see what they say. Just want to wish you good luck with everything. I am doing good, going through reconstruction for the third time, but so far so good. They say the third time is the charm! Donnarobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hi Robin, my name is Donna, I post every now and then. I was diagnosed in March of '04 I had three tumors, the largest was 1.3 cm and that is why I had chemo. I had a mastectomy because there were 3 in different places on the left breast. My surgeon had said if the three equaled more than 1 cm they would do chemo but when I went to the oncologist he said that they use to do that but now they do chemo if one of them was over 1 cm. So I had 6 rounds of chemo. But I guess it could be different now. Talk to your Drs and see what they say. Just want to wish you good luck with everything. I am doing good, going through reconstruction for the third time, but so far so good. They say the third time is the charm! Donnarobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hi Robin and Donna: My name is Jane and I just joined this group. I was newly dx/w idc and ldc. Both my first and second opinion Drs. said if I choose operation first, they would do a total mastectomy because all three of the cancerous areas total more than 3cm. They both believe that I will benefit from chemo to try to shrink the areas "possibly" enabling them to take out less tissue and have breast conserving surgery at a later date. And a second benefit would be that I would probably be node positive now and node negative after chemo. I am just thankful that it was caught early. I go for a bone and CT scan on Mon (11/14) to make sure it did not invade the bones or other organs, then on Wed (11/16) I have an appointment with an oncologist (she just happened to be on our 6:00 news tonight and was rate one of the top oncologists by her peers.......encouraging news) ........please keep me in your thoughts and prayers and know that I will do the same for you. "The Will of God will not take me to a place, where the Grace of God will not protect me. Keep well! Jane The information included herein was obtained from sources which I believe reliable. Re: tumor size Hi Robin, my name is Donna, I post every now and then. I was diagnosed in March of '04 I had three tumors, the largest was 1.3 cm and that is why I had chemo. I had a mastectomy because there were 3 in different places on the left breast. My surgeon had said if the three equaled more than 1 cm they would do chemo but when I went to the oncologist he said that they use to do that but now they do chemo if one of them was over 1 cm. So I had 6 rounds of chemo. But I guess it could be different now. Talk to your Drs and see what they say. Just want to wish you good luck with everything. I am doing good, going through reconstruction for the third time, but so far so good. They say the third time is the charm! Donnarobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hi Robin and Donna: My name is Jane and I just joined this group. I was newly dx/w idc and ldc. Both my first and second opinion Drs. said if I choose operation first, they would do a total mastectomy because all three of the cancerous areas total more than 3cm. They both believe that I will benefit from chemo to try to shrink the areas "possibly" enabling them to take out less tissue and have breast conserving surgery at a later date. And a second benefit would be that I would probably be node positive now and node negative after chemo. I am just thankful that it was caught early. I go for a bone and CT scan on Mon (11/14) to make sure it did not invade the bones or other organs, then on Wed (11/16) I have an appointment with an oncologist (she just happened to be on our 6:00 news tonight and was rate one of the top oncologists by her peers.......encouraging news) ........please keep me in your thoughts and prayers and know that I will do the same for you. "The Will of God will not take me to a place, where the Grace of God will not protect me. Keep well! Jane The information included herein was obtained from sources which I believe reliable. Re: tumor size Hi Robin, my name is Donna, I post every now and then. I was diagnosed in March of '04 I had three tumors, the largest was 1.3 cm and that is why I had chemo. I had a mastectomy because there were 3 in different places on the left breast. My surgeon had said if the three equaled more than 1 cm they would do chemo but when I went to the oncologist he said that they use to do that but now they do chemo if one of them was over 1 cm. So I had 6 rounds of chemo. But I guess it could be different now. Talk to your Drs and see what they say. Just want to wish you good luck with everything. I am doing good, going through reconstruction for the third time, but so far so good. They say the third time is the charm! Donnarobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Jane welcome to the group. I will keep you in my prayers for good test results. Please keep us posted. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com Re: tumor size Hi Robin, my name is Donna, I post every now and then. I was diagnosed in March of '04 I had three tumors, the largest was 1.3 cm and that is why I had chemo. I had a mastectomy because there were 3 in different places on the left breast. My surgeon had said if the three equaled more than 1 cm they would do chemo but when I went to the oncologist he said that they use to do that but now they do chemo if one of them was over 1 cm. So I had 6 rounds of chemo. But I guess it could be different now. Talk to your Drs and see what they say. Just want to wish you good luck with everything. I am doing good, going through reconstruction for the third time, but so far so good. They say the third time is the charm! Donnarobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Jane welcome to the group. I will keep you in my prayers for good test results. Please keep us posted. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com Re: tumor size Hi Robin, my name is Donna, I post every now and then. I was diagnosed in March of '04 I had three tumors, the largest was 1.3 cm and that is why I had chemo. I had a mastectomy because there were 3 in different places on the left breast. My surgeon had said if the three equaled more than 1 cm they would do chemo but when I went to the oncologist he said that they use to do that but now they do chemo if one of them was over 1 cm. So I had 6 rounds of chemo. But I guess it could be different now. Talk to your Drs and see what they say. Just want to wish you good luck with everything. I am doing good, going through reconstruction for the third time, but so far so good. They say the third time is the charm! Donnarobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Jane welcome to the group. I will keep you in my prayers for good test results. Please keep us posted. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Lifehttp://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html Check out my breast cancer ornaments at:http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.htmlalso check out my other ornaments and lots of nice gifts at:http://www.cancerclub.com Re: tumor size Hi Robin, my name is Donna, I post every now and then. I was diagnosed in March of '04 I had three tumors, the largest was 1.3 cm and that is why I had chemo. I had a mastectomy because there were 3 in different places on the left breast. My surgeon had said if the three equaled more than 1 cm they would do chemo but when I went to the oncologist he said that they use to do that but now they do chemo if one of them was over 1 cm. So I had 6 rounds of chemo. But I guess it could be different now. Talk to your Drs and see what they say. Just want to wish you good luck with everything. I am doing good, going through reconstruction for the third time, but so far so good. They say the third time is the charm! Donnarobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 thanks ren, I am doing good. I feel good and that is the main thing. I am sorry I haven't posted lately, just don't know where the days go. donnarendurall@... wrote: good to hear from you Donna. ren LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 thanks ren, I am doing good. I feel good and that is the main thing. I am sorry I haven't posted lately, just don't know where the days go. donnarendurall@... wrote: good to hear from you Donna. ren LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 thanks ren, I am doing good. I feel good and that is the main thing. I am sorry I haven't posted lately, just don't know where the days go. donnarendurall@... wrote: good to hear from you Donna. ren LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 Hi Jane, I will be praying for you too. I hope everything goes good. this is the best place to be while you are going through all of this. Everyone here are great and helped me get through everything. donnazigamodium@... wrote: Hi Robin and Donna: My name is Jane and I just joined this group. I was newly dx/w idc and ldc. Both my first and second opinion Drs. said if I choose operation first, they would do a total mastectomy because all three of the cancerous areas total more than 3cm. They both believe that I will benefit from chemo to try to shrink the areas "possibly" enabling them to take out less tissue and have breast conserving surgery at a later date. And a second benefit would be that I would probably be node positive now and node negative after chemo. I am just thankful that it was caught early. I go for a bone and CT scan on Mon (11/14) to make sure it did not invade the bones or other organs, then on Wed (11/16) I have an appointment with an oncologist (she just happened to be on our 6:00 news tonight and was rate one of the top oncologists by her peers.......encouraging news) ........please keep me in your thoughts and prayers and know that I will do the same for you. "The Will of God will not take me to a place, where the Grace of God will not protect me. Keep well! Jane The information included herein was obtained from sources which I believe reliable. Re: tumor size Hi Robin, my name is Donna, I post every now and then. I was diagnosed in March of '04 I had three tumors, the largest was 1.3 cm and that is why I had chemo. I had a mastectomy because there were 3 in different places on the left breast. My surgeon had said if the three equaled more than 1 cm they would do chemo but when I went to the oncologist he said that they use to do that but now they do chemo if one of them was over 1 cm. So I had 6 rounds of chemo. But I guess it could be different now. Talk to your Drs and see what they say. Just want to wish you good luck with everything. I am doing good, going through reconstruction for the third time, but so far so good. They say the third time is the charm! Donnarobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 I am praying that all goes well. Everyone in this group knows what your going through.,DONNA HAGAN wrote: Hi Jane, I will be praying for you too. I hope everything goes good. this is the best place to be while you are going through all of this. Everyone here are great and helped me get through everything. donnazigamodium@... wrote: Hi Robin and Donna: My name is Jane and I just joined this group. I was newly dx/w idc and ldc. Both my first and second opinion Drs. said if I choose operation first, they would do a total mastectomy because all three of the cancerous areas total more than 3cm. They both believe that I will benefit from chemo to try to shrink the areas "possibly" enabling them to take out less tissue and have breast conserving surgery at a later date. And a second benefit would be that I would probably be node positive now and node negative after chemo. I am just thankful that it was caught early. I go for a bone and CT scan on Mon (11/14) to make sure it did not invade the bones or other organs, then on Wed (11/16) I have an appointment with an oncologist (she just happened to be on our 6:00 news tonight and was rate one of the top oncologists by her peers.......encouraging news) ........please keep me in your thoughts and prayers and know that I will do the same for you. "The Will of God will not take me to a place, where the Grace of God will not protect me. Keep well! Jane The information included herein was obtained from sources which I believe reliable. Re: tumor size Hi Robin, my name is Donna, I post every now and then. I was diagnosed in March of '04 I had three tumors, the largest was 1.3 cm and that is why I had chemo. I had a mastectomy because there were 3 in different places on the left breast. My surgeon had said if the three equaled more than 1 cm they would do chemo but when I went to the oncologist he said that they use to do that but now they do chemo if one of them was over 1 cm. So I had 6 rounds of chemo. But I guess it could be different now. Talk to your Drs and see what they say. Just want to wish you good luck with everything. I am doing good, going through reconstruction for the third time, but so far so good. They say the third time is the charm! Donnarobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 I am praying that all goes well. Everyone in this group knows what your going through.,DONNA HAGAN wrote: Hi Jane, I will be praying for you too. I hope everything goes good. this is the best place to be while you are going through all of this. Everyone here are great and helped me get through everything. donnazigamodium@... wrote: Hi Robin and Donna: My name is Jane and I just joined this group. I was newly dx/w idc and ldc. Both my first and second opinion Drs. said if I choose operation first, they would do a total mastectomy because all three of the cancerous areas total more than 3cm. They both believe that I will benefit from chemo to try to shrink the areas "possibly" enabling them to take out less tissue and have breast conserving surgery at a later date. And a second benefit would be that I would probably be node positive now and node negative after chemo. I am just thankful that it was caught early. I go for a bone and CT scan on Mon (11/14) to make sure it did not invade the bones or other organs, then on Wed (11/16) I have an appointment with an oncologist (she just happened to be on our 6:00 news tonight and was rate one of the top oncologists by her peers.......encouraging news) ........please keep me in your thoughts and prayers and know that I will do the same for you. "The Will of God will not take me to a place, where the Grace of God will not protect me. Keep well! Jane The information included herein was obtained from sources which I believe reliable. Re: tumor size Hi Robin, my name is Donna, I post every now and then. I was diagnosed in March of '04 I had three tumors, the largest was 1.3 cm and that is why I had chemo. I had a mastectomy because there were 3 in different places on the left breast. My surgeon had said if the three equaled more than 1 cm they would do chemo but when I went to the oncologist he said that they use to do that but now they do chemo if one of them was over 1 cm. So I had 6 rounds of chemo. But I guess it could be different now. Talk to your Drs and see what they say. Just want to wish you good luck with everything. I am doing good, going through reconstruction for the third time, but so far so good. They say the third time is the charm! Donnarobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 I am praying that all goes well. Everyone in this group knows what your going through.,DONNA HAGAN wrote: Hi Jane, I will be praying for you too. I hope everything goes good. this is the best place to be while you are going through all of this. Everyone here are great and helped me get through everything. donnazigamodium@... wrote: Hi Robin and Donna: My name is Jane and I just joined this group. I was newly dx/w idc and ldc. Both my first and second opinion Drs. said if I choose operation first, they would do a total mastectomy because all three of the cancerous areas total more than 3cm. They both believe that I will benefit from chemo to try to shrink the areas "possibly" enabling them to take out less tissue and have breast conserving surgery at a later date. And a second benefit would be that I would probably be node positive now and node negative after chemo. I am just thankful that it was caught early. I go for a bone and CT scan on Mon (11/14) to make sure it did not invade the bones or other organs, then on Wed (11/16) I have an appointment with an oncologist (she just happened to be on our 6:00 news tonight and was rate one of the top oncologists by her peers.......encouraging news) ........please keep me in your thoughts and prayers and know that I will do the same for you. "The Will of God will not take me to a place, where the Grace of God will not protect me. Keep well! Jane The information included herein was obtained from sources which I believe reliable. Re: tumor size Hi Robin, my name is Donna, I post every now and then. I was diagnosed in March of '04 I had three tumors, the largest was 1.3 cm and that is why I had chemo. I had a mastectomy because there were 3 in different places on the left breast. My surgeon had said if the three equaled more than 1 cm they would do chemo but when I went to the oncologist he said that they use to do that but now they do chemo if one of them was over 1 cm. So I had 6 rounds of chemo. But I guess it could be different now. Talk to your Drs and see what they say. Just want to wish you good luck with everything. I am doing good, going through reconstruction for the third time, but so far so good. They say the third time is the charm! Donnarobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2005 Report Share Posted November 10, 2005 I am not constantly read my e-mails, but you are in my prayers. Lucilla Malone wrote: I am praying that all goes well. Everyone in this group knows what your going through.,DONNA HAGAN wrote: Hi Jane, I will be praying for you too. I hope everything goes good. this is the best place to be while you are going through all of this. Everyone here are great and helped me get through everything. donnazigamodium@... wrote: Hi Robin and Donna: My name is Jane and I just joined this group. I was newly dx/w idc and ldc. Both my first and second opinion Drs. said if I choose operation first, they would do a total mastectomy because all three of the cancerous areas total more than 3cm. They both believe that I will benefit from chemo to try to shrink the areas "possibly" enabling them to take out less tissue and have breast conserving surgery at a later date. And a second benefit would be that I would probably be node positive now and node negative after chemo. I am just thankful that it was caught early. I go for a bone and CT scan on Mon (11/14) to make sure it did not invade the bones or other organs, then on Wed (11/16) I have an appointment with an oncologist (she just happened to be on our 6:00 news tonight and was rate one of the top oncologists by her peers.......encouraging news) ........please keep me in your thoughts and prayers and know that I will do the same for you. "The Will of God will not take me to a place, where the Grace of God will not protect me. Keep well! Jane The information included herein was obtained from sources which I believe reliable. Re: tumor size Hi Robin, my name is Donna, I post every now and then. I was diagnosed in March of '04 I had three tumors, the largest was 1.3 cm and that is why I had chemo. I had a mastectomy because there were 3 in different places on the left breast. My surgeon had said if the three equaled more than 1 cm they would do chemo but when I went to the oncologist he said that they use to do that but now they do chemo if one of them was over 1 cm. So I had 6 rounds of chemo. But I guess it could be different now. Talk to your Drs and see what they say. Just want to wish you good luck with everything. I am doing good, going through reconstruction for the third time, but so far so good. They say the third time is the charm! Donnarobin bayne wrote: <<<the size of the tumor was 2.5 and they removed alot of the tissue around the area.>>I thought if you had any tumor over 1 cm they gaveyou chemo, even if it hadn't spread?Robin __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Free Edition.Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.8/162 - Release Date: 11/5/2005 LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT!! DONNA Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.