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I did have chemo first, then bilateral mast, and then 33 rads. I do not know what your current situation means with your lymph nodes. Wish we could find you an answer while you wait to see your oncologist again.
From diagnostic biopsy, I was told I had mulitfocal tumors and axillary lymph involvement.(her2+++ and stage IIB) After chemo, I got the lucky news that my tumors had been shrunk where they looked like scar tissue. Same for my lymphs.
After surgery I was told I had clear margins, 14 lymphs removed (3 postive) and they did not say I was NEd or cured. Doc just seemed pleased.
Not sure this will help you, but just want you to know we care. Please make a list of questions for your doctor and write the answers down as he answers your questions. Have someone go to the appointment with you.
All the best, Catherine
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Catherine
Found my own lump in the shower
April 2006 at the age of 58
Stage IIB, ER- PR- HER2+++ multi focal tumors, largest 2.3cm
Chemo first: AC/Taxol over 16 weeks
Bilateral mastectomy Sep 06
33 rads after the surgery
1 year of Herceptin completed Dec 07
15 years and no recurrence as of April 2021
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