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Julie2 · 07-13-2009, 03:03 PM

I recurred the 3rd time in the same mediastinal lymph nodes. I am just wondering if anybody had surgery for these nodes and how effective and how difficult it is.
Ofourse my oncologist doesn't recommend surgery but I still want to explore my options.

Thanks,
Julie

07-13-2009, 03:03 PM	#1
Julie2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 556	Anybody did surgery for mediastinal lymphnodes? I recurred the 3rd time in the same mediastinal lymph nodes. I am just wondering if anybody had surgery for these nodes and how effective and how difficult it is. Ofourse my oncologist doesn't recommend surgery but I still want to explore my options. Thanks, Julie __________________ Diagnosed in Sept 2004 while pregnant with the second child. Stage 3b, tumor 4.5cm, 4 auxillary and supraclav node positive. Her2+++ FISH 9.4 and er-,pr-. Had dose dense neoadjuvant AC,Taxol then mastectomy,radiation+xeloda+Herceptin.