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DonnaD · 04-09-2007, 03:38 PM

My cancer was also found only by a yearly mammogram.
The 1.2 cm lump (1.7 largest point across after surgery) was near the chest wall. The surgeon, oncologist and radiation oncologist could not feel it and they knew what they were looking for and where it was.

What I missed was the enlarged lymph node. I only felt it after the surgeon showed me and it was obvious. Thorough self exams are sooo important. Don't forget the lymph node area!

04-09-2007, 03:38 PM	#18
DonnaD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Marengo, IL Posts: 518	My cancer was also found only by a yearly mammogram. The 1.2 cm lump (1.7 largest point across after surgery) was near the chest wall. The surgeon, oncologist and radiation oncologist could not feel it and they knew what they were looking for and where it was. What I missed was the enlarged lymph node. I only felt it after the surgeon showed me and it was obvious. Thorough self exams are sooo important. Don't forget the lymph node area! __________________ Donna Crystal Lake, IL Diagnosed 8/4/06 at age 54 Lumpectomy 8/30/06 Stage llA, grade 3, ER/PR-, Her2++ 1.7 cm tumor, 1+ lymph node out of 9 Completed 4 A/C, & 4 Taxol with Herceptin 36 rads completed 5/16/07 Mammograms, 7/07 clear fractured ribs in radiated area 10/07 Finished Herceptin 12/27/07 Mammogram,CT,tumor markers 1/08 - small lung nodules in radiated area, repeated tests 3/08 stable Mammogram,CT ,tumor markers 6/08 stable NED 2 years!! 3 years !!! 4years!!!! 4 years, 10 months and 8 day NED, calling it 5 years!!! Official 5 years 8/30/2011 8/31/ 2012 - 6 years!!!!!!