Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hi, I need info! 2 weeks ago I had a breast reduction...and when I went back for my 1 week post op check, I was told I had ductal hyperplasia/and lobular cancer in situ of the left breast. Right breast " precancer " .. lobular atypia. 4 years ago I had a biopsy on the left breast that said the same thing for theleft as this one does now for the right breast and obviously the left breast now has progressed down the cancer channel. He immedaitely set up an appt with a surgeon and said he would connect me with the oncologist. I see him next Tues. My question and fear is... obviously this lobular cancer can not be detected per mammo as ALL of mammos post biopsy have said " unchanged " . A friend of mine also has lobular cancer in situ and was given the choice of double mastectomy / or " watch and see " with mammos every year/ blood work every 6 months and Tamoxifen. I am thinking what good could a mammo do in helping you to nip this when you can in the early stages? Has anyone been in this situation and what course of treatment did you take? Ofcourse I will know more after I see the surgeon about what other diagnostics/ node biopsies I would think/ MRI??.. we will do... as it is in question ofcourse where onthe breast the tissue came from since it was found during pathology on tissue froma reduction. I have no family history as I am adopted to help " gage " things.. and that scares me as well. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 So sorry for all you have been through, Sherry. I had invasive carsinoma and DCIS which did not show up on mammograms even though I had them regularly for 5 years. I noticed a change and that is how the cancer was found. It showed up on ultrasound, but not on mammogram. Ask for a copy of your path report. It should tell you your stage, grade, estrogen status and Her2 status. What your treatment consists of will depend on these factors so you might want to educate yourself. If you are seening a surgeon and oncologist you may want to check out breastcancer.org This site will give you questions to ask the surgeon and oncologist. From your description sounds as though the cancer was caught early before it became invasive. Good luck. Ruth > > Hi, > I need info! 2 weeks ago I had a breast reduction...and when I went > back for my 1 week post op check, I was told I had ductal > hyperplasia/and lobular cancer in situ of the left breast. Right > breast " precancer " .. lobular atypia. 4 years ago I had a biopsy on > the left breast that said the same thing for theleft as this one > does now for the right breast and obviously the left breast now has > progressed down the cancer channel. He immedaitely set up an appt > with a surgeon and said he would connect me with the oncologist. I > see him next Tues. My question and fear is... obviously this lobular > cancer can not be detected per mammo as ALL of mammos post biopsy > have said " unchanged " . A friend of mine also has lobular cancer in > situ and was given the choice of double mastectomy / or " watch and > see " with mammos every year/ blood work every 6 months and > Tamoxifen. I am thinking what good could a mammo do in helping you > to nip this when you can in the early stages? Has anyone been in > this situation and what course of treatment did you take? Ofcourse I > will know more after I see the surgeon about what other diagnostics/ > node biopsies I would think/ MRI??.. we will do... as it is in > question ofcourse where onthe breast the tissue came from since it > was found during pathology on tissue froma reduction. I have no > family history as I am adopted to help " gage " things.. and that > scares me as well. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Sherry > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hi Ruth, Thanks for your response. I do have the path report, but I think b/c it was not done as a biopsy, non of that info is on it. It was merely the path report on tissue from a reduction..not really a biopsy. I have been reading on here and so far it looks like I need some blood tests/ hopefully genetic testing since I am adopted/ lymph node biopsy and an mri or pet scan. I am lucky it does sound early.. I just don't want to give it a chance to evolve farther in that I can see from 4 years ago it has already done that in my left breast. I asked surgeon that did the reduction if it is possible to have that kind of brest cancer in one place in your breast and a more advanced stage in another part? Especially with lobular cancer, that seems possible , since it is so hard to detect. Also, did any of your mammos ever say anything about ductal hyperplasia beffore you were diagnosed with ductal cancer in situ? From what I understand.. the ductal hyperplasia is where that " starts " .? Can you tell me what you had done diaognostically and what treatments you have chosen? What is the HER2 status? Thanks! Sherry ruthiema36 wrote: So sorry for all you have been through, Sherry. I had invasive carsinoma and DCIS which did not show up on mammograms even though I had them regularly for 5 years. I noticed a change and that is how the cancer was found. It showed up on ultrasound, but not on mammogram. Ask for a copy of your path report. It should tell you your stage, grade, estrogen status and Her2 status. What your treatment consists of will depend on these factors so you might want to educate yourself. If you are seening a surgeon and oncologist you may want to check out breastcancer.org This site will give you questions to ask the surgeon and oncologist. From your description sounds as though the cancer was caught early before it became invasive. Good luck. Ruth > > Hi, > I need info! 2 weeks ago I had a breast reduction...and when I went > back for my 1 week post op check, I was told I had ductal > hyperplasia/and lobular cancer in situ of the left breast. Right > breast " precancer " .. lobular atypia. 4 years ago I had a biopsy on > the left breast that said the same thing for theleft as this one > does now for the right breast and obviously the left breast now has > progressed down the cancer channel. He immedaitely set up an appt > with a surgeon and said he would connect me with the oncologist. I > see him next Tues. My question and fear is... obviously this lobular > cancer can not be detected per mammo as ALL of mammos post biopsy > have said " unchanged " . A friend of mine also has lobular cancer in > situ and was given the choice of double mastectomy / or " watch and > see " with mammos every year/ blood work every 6 months and > Tamoxifen. I am thinking what good could a mammo do in helping you > to nip this when you can in the early stages? Has anyone been in > this situation and what course of treatment did you take? Ofcourse I > will know more after I see the surgeon about what other diagnostics/ > node biopsies I would think/ MRI??.. we will do... as it is in > question ofcourse where onthe breast the tissue came from since it > was found during pathology on tissue froma reduction. I have no > family history as I am adopted to help " gage " things.. and that > scares me as well. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Sherry > --------------------------------- Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hi Ruth, Thanks for your response. I do have the path report, but I think b/c it was not done as a biopsy, non of that info is on it. It was merely the path report on tissue from a reduction..not really a biopsy. I have been reading on here and so far it looks like I need some blood tests/ hopefully genetic testing since I am adopted/ lymph node biopsy and an mri or pet scan. I am lucky it does sound early.. I just don't want to give it a chance to evolve farther in that I can see from 4 years ago it has already done that in my left breast. I asked surgeon that did the reduction if it is possible to have that kind of brest cancer in one place in your breast and a more advanced stage in another part? Especially with lobular cancer, that seems possible , since it is so hard to detect. Also, did any of your mammos ever say anything about ductal hyperplasia beffore you were diagnosed with ductal cancer in situ? From what I understand.. the ductal hyperplasia is where that " starts " .? Can you tell me what you had done diaognostically and what treatments you have chosen? What is the HER2 status? Thanks! Sherry ruthiema36 wrote: So sorry for all you have been through, Sherry. I had invasive carsinoma and DCIS which did not show up on mammograms even though I had them regularly for 5 years. I noticed a change and that is how the cancer was found. It showed up on ultrasound, but not on mammogram. Ask for a copy of your path report. It should tell you your stage, grade, estrogen status and Her2 status. What your treatment consists of will depend on these factors so you might want to educate yourself. If you are seening a surgeon and oncologist you may want to check out breastcancer.org This site will give you questions to ask the surgeon and oncologist. From your description sounds as though the cancer was caught early before it became invasive. Good luck. Ruth > > Hi, > I need info! 2 weeks ago I had a breast reduction...and when I went > back for my 1 week post op check, I was told I had ductal > hyperplasia/and lobular cancer in situ of the left breast. Right > breast " precancer " .. lobular atypia. 4 years ago I had a biopsy on > the left breast that said the same thing for theleft as this one > does now for the right breast and obviously the left breast now has > progressed down the cancer channel. He immedaitely set up an appt > with a surgeon and said he would connect me with the oncologist. I > see him next Tues. My question and fear is... obviously this lobular > cancer can not be detected per mammo as ALL of mammos post biopsy > have said " unchanged " . A friend of mine also has lobular cancer in > situ and was given the choice of double mastectomy / or " watch and > see " with mammos every year/ blood work every 6 months and > Tamoxifen. I am thinking what good could a mammo do in helping you > to nip this when you can in the early stages? Has anyone been in > this situation and what course of treatment did you take? Ofcourse I > will know more after I see the surgeon about what other diagnostics/ > node biopsies I would think/ MRI??.. we will do... as it is in > question ofcourse where onthe breast the tissue came from since it > was found during pathology on tissue froma reduction. I have no > family history as I am adopted to help " gage " things.. and that > scares me as well. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Sherry > --------------------------------- Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hi Ruth, Thanks for your response. I do have the path report, but I think b/c it was not done as a biopsy, non of that info is on it. It was merely the path report on tissue from a reduction..not really a biopsy. I have been reading on here and so far it looks like I need some blood tests/ hopefully genetic testing since I am adopted/ lymph node biopsy and an mri or pet scan. I am lucky it does sound early.. I just don't want to give it a chance to evolve farther in that I can see from 4 years ago it has already done that in my left breast. I asked surgeon that did the reduction if it is possible to have that kind of brest cancer in one place in your breast and a more advanced stage in another part? Especially with lobular cancer, that seems possible , since it is so hard to detect. Also, did any of your mammos ever say anything about ductal hyperplasia beffore you were diagnosed with ductal cancer in situ? From what I understand.. the ductal hyperplasia is where that " starts " .? Can you tell me what you had done diaognostically and what treatments you have chosen? What is the HER2 status? Thanks! Sherry ruthiema36 wrote: So sorry for all you have been through, Sherry. I had invasive carsinoma and DCIS which did not show up on mammograms even though I had them regularly for 5 years. I noticed a change and that is how the cancer was found. It showed up on ultrasound, but not on mammogram. Ask for a copy of your path report. It should tell you your stage, grade, estrogen status and Her2 status. What your treatment consists of will depend on these factors so you might want to educate yourself. If you are seening a surgeon and oncologist you may want to check out breastcancer.org This site will give you questions to ask the surgeon and oncologist. From your description sounds as though the cancer was caught early before it became invasive. Good luck. Ruth > > Hi, > I need info! 2 weeks ago I had a breast reduction...and when I went > back for my 1 week post op check, I was told I had ductal > hyperplasia/and lobular cancer in situ of the left breast. Right > breast " precancer " .. lobular atypia. 4 years ago I had a biopsy on > the left breast that said the same thing for theleft as this one > does now for the right breast and obviously the left breast now has > progressed down the cancer channel. He immedaitely set up an appt > with a surgeon and said he would connect me with the oncologist. I > see him next Tues. My question and fear is... obviously this lobular > cancer can not be detected per mammo as ALL of mammos post biopsy > have said " unchanged " . A friend of mine also has lobular cancer in > situ and was given the choice of double mastectomy / or " watch and > see " with mammos every year/ blood work every 6 months and > Tamoxifen. I am thinking what good could a mammo do in helping you > to nip this when you can in the early stages? Has anyone been in > this situation and what course of treatment did you take? Ofcourse I > will know more after I see the surgeon about what other diagnostics/ > node biopsies I would think/ MRI??.. we will do... as it is in > question ofcourse where onthe breast the tissue came from since it > was found during pathology on tissue froma reduction. I have no > family history as I am adopted to help " gage " things.. and that > scares me as well. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Sherry > --------------------------------- Get your email and more, right on the new Yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Sherry, I would definitely NOT take the wait and see attitude I would opt for the mastectomies. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Lobular cancer in situ Hi, I need info! 2 weeks ago I had a breast reduction...and when I went back for my 1 week post op check, I was told I had ductal hyperplasia/and lobular cancer in situ of the left breast. Right breast " precancer " .. lobular atypia. 4 years ago I had a biopsy on the left breast that said the same thing for theleft as this one does now for the right breast and obviously the left breast now has progressed down the cancer channel. He immedaitely set up an appt with a surgeon and said he would connect me with the oncologist. I see him next Tues. My question and fear is... obviously this lobular cancer can not be detected per mammo as ALL of mammos post biopsy have said " unchanged " . A friend of mine also has lobular cancer in situ and was given the choice of double mastectomy / or " watch and see " with mammos every year/ blood work every 6 months and Tamoxifen. I am thinking what good could a mammo do in helping you to nip this when you can in the early stages? Has anyone been in this situation and what course of treatment did you take? Ofcourse I will know more after I see the surgeon about what other diagnostics/ node biopsies I would think/ MRI??.. we will do... as it is in question ofcourse where onthe breast the tissue came from since it was found during pathology on tissue froma reduction. I have no family history as I am adopted to help " gage " things.. and that scares me as well. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Sherry ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.12/461 - Release Date: 10/2/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Sherry, I would definitely NOT take the wait and see attitude I would opt for the mastectomies. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Lobular cancer in situ Hi, I need info! 2 weeks ago I had a breast reduction...and when I went back for my 1 week post op check, I was told I had ductal hyperplasia/and lobular cancer in situ of the left breast. Right breast " precancer " .. lobular atypia. 4 years ago I had a biopsy on the left breast that said the same thing for theleft as this one does now for the right breast and obviously the left breast now has progressed down the cancer channel. He immedaitely set up an appt with a surgeon and said he would connect me with the oncologist. I see him next Tues. My question and fear is... obviously this lobular cancer can not be detected per mammo as ALL of mammos post biopsy have said " unchanged " . A friend of mine also has lobular cancer in situ and was given the choice of double mastectomy / or " watch and see " with mammos every year/ blood work every 6 months and Tamoxifen. I am thinking what good could a mammo do in helping you to nip this when you can in the early stages? Has anyone been in this situation and what course of treatment did you take? Ofcourse I will know more after I see the surgeon about what other diagnostics/ node biopsies I would think/ MRI??.. we will do... as it is in question ofcourse where onthe breast the tissue came from since it was found during pathology on tissue froma reduction. I have no family history as I am adopted to help " gage " things.. and that scares me as well. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Sherry ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.12/461 - Release Date: 10/2/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 nne, Could you educate me as to what I need to make sure surgeon does/ test/ biopsy wise when I go next Tues? From what I am reading ..even before seeing him I am leaning towards mastectomy. Even if " in situ " .. even if nodes turn up " clear " .. why wait for it to become invasive, right? What has been your experience with cancer? Did you have a mastectomy? Thanks for your help/ advice, Sherry & nne Svihlik wrote: Sherry, I would definitely NOT take the wait and see attitude I would opt for the mastectomies. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Lobular cancer in situ Hi, I need info! 2 weeks ago I had a breast reduction...and when I went back for my 1 week post op check, I was told I had ductal hyperplasia/and lobular cancer in situ of the left breast. Right breast " precancer " .. lobular atypia. 4 years ago I had a biopsy on the left breast that said the same thing for theleft as this one does now for the right breast and obviously the left breast now has progressed down the cancer channel. He immedaitely set up an appt with a surgeon and said he would connect me with the oncologist. I see him next Tues. My question and fear is... obviously this lobular cancer can not be detected per mammo as ALL of mammos post biopsy have said " unchanged " . A friend of mine also has lobular cancer in situ and was given the choice of double mastectomy / or " watch and see " with mammos every year/ blood work every 6 months and Tamoxifen. I am thinking what good could a mammo do in helping you to nip this when you can in the early stages? Has anyone been in this situation and what course of treatment did you take? Ofcourse I will know more after I see the surgeon about what other diagnostics/ node biopsies I would think/ MRI??.. we will do... as it is in question ofcourse where onthe breast the tissue came from since it was found during pathology on tissue froma reduction. I have no family history as I am adopted to help " gage " things.. and that scares me as well. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Sherry ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.12/461 - Release Date: 10/2/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi sherry, I had/have in situ with clean nodes and I have had 3 reacurances. I had mastectomy. Came back 2yrs to the day , same place. Had radiation. Came back in my lungs 2000, had taxatere, herceptin, gemzar, which put it back into remission. Put on arimidex, that worked for 2 and half yrs. Came back last yr, had cisplatin, gemzar twice, xeloda pills till about 3 weeks ago. I find out the 10th what is next in line. And I find out then if it has spread to my bones. Only thing I can figure out is god has other plans for me, like research for the doctors. I just live my life and try not to worry. But I have my days.....good luck sweetie. Hugs and prayers Carol in n. Michigan -- Re: Lobular cancer in situ nne, Could you educate me as to what I need to make sure surgeon does/ test/ biopsy wise when I go next Tues? From what I am reading ..even before seeing him I am leaning towards mastectomy. Even if " in situ " .. even if nodes turn up " clear " .. why wait for it to become invasive, right? What has been your experience with cancer? Did you have a mastectomy? Thanks for your help/ advice, Sherry & nne Svihlik wrote: Sherry, I would definitely NOT take the wait and see attitude I would opt for the mastectomies. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Lobular cancer in situ Hi, I need info! 2 weeks ago I had a breast reduction...and when I went back for my 1 week post op check, I was told I had ductal hyperplasia/and lobular cancer in situ of the left breast. Right breast " precancer " .. lobular atypia. 4 years ago I had a biopsy on the left breast that said the same thing for theleft as this one does now for the right breast and obviously the left breast now has progressed down the cancer channel. He immedaitely set up an appt with a surgeon and said he would connect me with the oncologist. I see him next Tues. My question and fear is... obviously this lobular cancer can not be detected per mammo as ALL of mammos post biopsy have said " unchanged " . A friend of mine also has lobular cancer in situ and was given the choice of double mastectomy / or " watch and see " with mammos every year/ blood work every 6 months and Tamoxifen. I am thinking what good could a mammo do in helping you to nip this when you can in the early stages? Has anyone been in this situation and what course of treatment did you take? Ofcourse I will know more after I see the surgeon about what other diagnostics/ node biopsies I would think/ MRI??.. we will do... as it is in question ofcourse where onthe breast the tissue came from since it was found during pathology on tissue froma reduction. I have no family history as I am adopted to help " gage " things.. and that scares me as well. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Sherry ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.12/461 - Release Date: 10/2/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi sherry, I had/have in situ with clean nodes and I have had 3 reacurances. I had mastectomy. Came back 2yrs to the day , same place. Had radiation. Came back in my lungs 2000, had taxatere, herceptin, gemzar, which put it back into remission. Put on arimidex, that worked for 2 and half yrs. Came back last yr, had cisplatin, gemzar twice, xeloda pills till about 3 weeks ago. I find out the 10th what is next in line. And I find out then if it has spread to my bones. Only thing I can figure out is god has other plans for me, like research for the doctors. I just live my life and try not to worry. But I have my days.....good luck sweetie. Hugs and prayers Carol in n. Michigan -- Re: Lobular cancer in situ nne, Could you educate me as to what I need to make sure surgeon does/ test/ biopsy wise when I go next Tues? From what I am reading ..even before seeing him I am leaning towards mastectomy. Even if " in situ " .. even if nodes turn up " clear " .. why wait for it to become invasive, right? What has been your experience with cancer? Did you have a mastectomy? Thanks for your help/ advice, Sherry & nne Svihlik wrote: Sherry, I would definitely NOT take the wait and see attitude I would opt for the mastectomies. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Lobular cancer in situ Hi, I need info! 2 weeks ago I had a breast reduction...and when I went back for my 1 week post op check, I was told I had ductal hyperplasia/and lobular cancer in situ of the left breast. Right breast " precancer " .. lobular atypia. 4 years ago I had a biopsy on the left breast that said the same thing for theleft as this one does now for the right breast and obviously the left breast now has progressed down the cancer channel. He immedaitely set up an appt with a surgeon and said he would connect me with the oncologist. I see him next Tues. My question and fear is... obviously this lobular cancer can not be detected per mammo as ALL of mammos post biopsy have said " unchanged " . A friend of mine also has lobular cancer in situ and was given the choice of double mastectomy / or " watch and see " with mammos every year/ blood work every 6 months and Tamoxifen. I am thinking what good could a mammo do in helping you to nip this when you can in the early stages? Has anyone been in this situation and what course of treatment did you take? Ofcourse I will know more after I see the surgeon about what other diagnostics/ node biopsies I would think/ MRI??.. we will do... as it is in question ofcourse where onthe breast the tissue came from since it was found during pathology on tissue froma reduction. I have no family history as I am adopted to help " gage " things.. and that scares me as well. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Sherry ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.12/461 - Release Date: 10/2/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Sherry, Before I had my surgery I had a echocardiagram, chest x-ray and blood work. Each surgeon might be different in what tests they want done. Personally if I would have known anyone with bc when I was diagnosed back in 1990 and would have had someone to talk with and get opinions, I would have opted for a double mastectomy. But that is a personal decision. One reason being not having to worry about it showing up in the other breast plus I am overwieght and have large breasts so going without my prosthesis throws my back/neck sort of out of wack. Please let us know how you do and what you decide. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Lobular cancer in situ Hi, I need info! 2 weeks ago I had a breast reduction...and when I went back for my 1 week post op check, I was told I had ductal hyperplasia/and lobular cancer in situ of the left breast. Right breast " precancer " .. lobular atypia. 4 years ago I had a biopsy on the left breast that said the same thing for theleft as this one does now for the right breast and obviously the left breast now has progressed down the cancer channel. He immedaitely set up an appt with a surgeon and said he would connect me with the oncologist. I see him next Tues. My question and fear is... obviously this lobular cancer can not be detected per mammo as ALL of mammos post biopsy have said " unchanged " . A friend of mine also has lobular cancer in situ and was given the choice of double mastectomy / or " watch and see " with mammos every year/ blood work every 6 months and Tamoxifen. I am thinking what good could a mammo do in helping you to nip this when you can in the early stages? Has anyone been in this situation and what course of treatment did you take? Ofcourse I will know more after I see the surgeon about what other diagnostics/ node biopsies I would think/ MRI??.. we will do... as it is in question ofcourse where onthe breast the tissue came from since it was found during pathology on tissue froma reduction. I have no family history as I am adopted to help " gage " things.. and that scares me as well. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Sherry ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.12/461 - Release Date: 10/2/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Sherry, Before I had my surgery I had a echocardiagram, chest x-ray and blood work. Each surgeon might be different in what tests they want done. Personally if I would have known anyone with bc when I was diagnosed back in 1990 and would have had someone to talk with and get opinions, I would have opted for a double mastectomy. But that is a personal decision. One reason being not having to worry about it showing up in the other breast plus I am overwieght and have large breasts so going without my prosthesis throws my back/neck sort of out of wack. Please let us know how you do and what you decide. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Lobular cancer in situ Hi, I need info! 2 weeks ago I had a breast reduction...and when I went back for my 1 week post op check, I was told I had ductal hyperplasia/and lobular cancer in situ of the left breast. Right breast " precancer " .. lobular atypia. 4 years ago I had a biopsy on the left breast that said the same thing for theleft as this one does now for the right breast and obviously the left breast now has progressed down the cancer channel. He immedaitely set up an appt with a surgeon and said he would connect me with the oncologist. I see him next Tues. My question and fear is... obviously this lobular cancer can not be detected per mammo as ALL of mammos post biopsy have said " unchanged " . A friend of mine also has lobular cancer in situ and was given the choice of double mastectomy / or " watch and see " with mammos every year/ blood work every 6 months and Tamoxifen. I am thinking what good could a mammo do in helping you to nip this when you can in the early stages? Has anyone been in this situation and what course of treatment did you take? Ofcourse I will know more after I see the surgeon about what other diagnostics/ node biopsies I would think/ MRI??.. we will do... as it is in question ofcourse where onthe breast the tissue came from since it was found during pathology on tissue froma reduction. I have no family history as I am adopted to help " gage " things.. and that scares me as well. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Sherry ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.12/461 - Release Date: 10/2/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Sherry, Before I had my surgery I had a echocardiagram, chest x-ray and blood work. Each surgeon might be different in what tests they want done. Personally if I would have known anyone with bc when I was diagnosed back in 1990 and would have had someone to talk with and get opinions, I would have opted for a double mastectomy. But that is a personal decision. One reason being not having to worry about it showing up in the other breast plus I am overwieght and have large breasts so going without my prosthesis throws my back/neck sort of out of wack. Please let us know how you do and what you decide. I will keep you in my prayers. Hugs nne Breast Cancer Patients Soul Mates for Life http://www.geocities.com/chucky5741/breastcancerpatients.html BreastCancerStories.com http://www.breastcancerstories.com/content/view/433/161/ Angel Feather Loomer www.angelfeatherloomer.blogspot.com Check out my other ornaments at www.geocities.com/chucky5741/bcornament.html Lots of info and gifts at: www.cancerclub.com Lobular cancer in situ Hi, I need info! 2 weeks ago I had a breast reduction...and when I went back for my 1 week post op check, I was told I had ductal hyperplasia/and lobular cancer in situ of the left breast. Right breast " precancer " .. lobular atypia. 4 years ago I had a biopsy on the left breast that said the same thing for theleft as this one does now for the right breast and obviously the left breast now has progressed down the cancer channel. He immedaitely set up an appt with a surgeon and said he would connect me with the oncologist. I see him next Tues. My question and fear is... obviously this lobular cancer can not be detected per mammo as ALL of mammos post biopsy have said " unchanged " . A friend of mine also has lobular cancer in situ and was given the choice of double mastectomy / or " watch and see " with mammos every year/ blood work every 6 months and Tamoxifen. I am thinking what good could a mammo do in helping you to nip this when you can in the early stages? Has anyone been in this situation and what course of treatment did you take? Ofcourse I will know more after I see the surgeon about what other diagnostics/ node biopsies I would think/ MRI??.. we will do... as it is in question ofcourse where onthe breast the tissue came from since it was found during pathology on tissue froma reduction. I have no family history as I am adopted to help " gage " things.. and that scares me as well. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks! Sherry ---------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.407 / Virus Database: 268.12.12/461 - Release Date: 10/2/2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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