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Re: Sentinel Node Biopsy and Lymphedema Risk
How do you know if your lymph nodes were in the radiation field? I had 1 out of 2 nodes positive Largest focus is 5mm having no extracapsular extension present. This was my radiation treatment:
Left breast + regional nodal radiation therapy: 4680 cGy/26 fractions
Lumpectomy boost: 1260 cGy/ 7 fractions
My breast surgeon's nurse took my blood pressure from my left arm. They told me there was NO chance of lymphedema. He is no longer my doctor.
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8/2013 Diagnosed ER/PR Neg, Her2 Pos
FISH 6.86, Grade 2 (3,2,1), 10-15% Proliferation Rate 4.4cm
9/2013 Port Placement, Sentinal Node Biopsy 1/2 Nodes Positive having no extracapsular extension present
Stage IIb
9/2013 TCH
10/2013 TCHP
1/2014 End chemo!
2/2014 Lumpectomy Complete Response
2/2014 - 4/2014 Radiation
9/2014 Last Herceptin
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