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Re: Options about surgery after chemotherapy
Hi cjjhero, your sister is half way though the tough part! Congrats to her. The surgery decision can be difficult, mine was such a small spot (1 cm) and just under the skin,lumpectomy/radiation seemed logical. I was told the same regarding survival rates. Regarding radiation damage, I think the risks are low with today's precise targeting. I don't know when your mom had treatment. I did well with radiation. Good luck and smooth going whatever the choice.
Elizabeth
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3/11/13- normal mammo and US
4/30/13 Found pea sized lump while showering
5/10/13 core bx
5/15/13 dx IDC 1CM,
5/20/13 BRAC 1&2 neg
5/28/13 lumpectomy and SNB, ER/PR/Her-2+, Nodes neg,positive margins
6/13/13 revision of margins . Now clear
6/26/13 first TCH
Chemo Ninja~kutaki Zika Zukuchiri
10/18/13-Bx of calcification-neg whew
11/7/13 Started Radiation.
01/2014- Started Tamoxifen
06/09/14-Steriotactic BX left breast calcification-Benign
06/18/2014-completed one year of Herceptin!
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