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07-28-2006, 06:20 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Murfreesboro, TN (Nashville area)
Posts: 1
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New lump found / Awaiting biopsy results
I was originally diagnosed in Aug. '04 with bc in my right breast. I've been through chemo, radiation, mastectomy and reconstruction, and began one year of herceptin in Aug.'05 and will finish this September. I went for my annual mammogram on my remaining left breast yesterday and they found a lump. I immediately had an ultrasound and then saw my surgeon and he did a biopsy. Will get the biospy results back on Monday. If lump is malignant, is it possible that it's a recurrence of my original cancer or would it be a second primary cancer? Any help or information would be greatly appreciated. I'm seeing my oncologist on Monday, but I'm very anxious.
Thank you
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07-28-2006, 07:14 PM
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Dear Stacy
The lump could be either a recurrence or a new primary or it very well may be nothing at all.
You have been through it all (I was diagnosed when you were and I am almost done with Herceptin - but had lumpectomy).
I did not tell anyone on this board that in April, I had a lump in my affected breast and it was normal breast tissue - radiation changes it and weight loss made it feel different. Even though you have had cancer, most lumps are still nothing but... waiting is hard.
Try to have a nice weekend and we will think of you here.
Kind regards
Becky
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07-28-2006, 07:51 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Acworth, GA
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Stacy,
I know it's easier said than done but please try not to worry about the result of the biopsy. Yes, it could be cancer but then again it could just be a cyst. I truly hope that the biopsy comes back negative!
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Kate
Stage IIIC Diagnosed Oct 25, 2005 (age 58)
ER/PR-, HER2+++, grade 3, Ploidy/DNA index: Aneuploid/1.61, S-phase: 24.2%
Neoadjunct chemo: 4 A/C; 4 Taxatore
Bilateral mastectomy June 8, 2006
14 of 26 nodes positive
Herceptin June 22, 2006 - April 20, 2007
Radiation (X35) July 24-September 11, 2006
BRCA1/BRCA2 negative
Stage IV lung mets July 13, 2007 - TCH
Single brain met - August 6, 2007 -CyberKnife
Oct 2007 - clear brain MRI and lung mets shrinking.
March 2008 lung met progression, brain still clear - begin Tykerb/Xeloda/Ixempra
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07-29-2006, 05:02 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Morris, IL
Posts: 3,507
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Stacy
Keep the chin up, I pray it is just a cyst, and if it isn't...you fight back like all of us do....try not to worry until you get the answer...have a fun weekend, you are in my prayers for a good report.
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"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Hugs & Blessings
Sheila
Diagnosed at age 49.99999 2/21/2002 via Mammography (Calcifications)
Core Biopsy 2/22/02
L. Mastectomy 2/25/2002
Stage 1, 0.7cm IDC, Node Neg from 19 nodes Her2+++ ER PR Neg
6/2003 Reconstruction W/ Tissue Expander, Silicone Implant
9/2003 Stage IV with Mets to Supraclavicular nodes
9/2003 Began Herceptin every 3 weeks
3/2006 Xeloda 2500mg/Herceptin for recurrence to neck nodes
3/2007 Added back the Xeloda with Herceptin for continued mets to nodes
5/2007 Taken Off Xeloda, no longer working
6/14/07 Taxol/Herceptin/Avastin
3/26 - 5/28/08 Taxol Holiday Whopeeeeeeeee
5/29 2008 Back on Taxol w Herceptin q 2 weeks
4/2009 Progression on Taxol & Paralyzed L Vocal Cord from Nodes Pressing on Nerve
5/2009 Begin Rx with Navelbine/Herceptin
11/09 Progression on Navelbine
Fought for and started Tykerb/Herceptin...nodes are melting!!!!!
2/2010 Back to Avastin/Herceptin
5/2010 Switched to Metronomic Chemo with Herceptin...Cytoxan and Methotrexate
Pericardial Window Surgery to Drain Pericardial Effusion
7/2010 Back to walking a mile a day...YEAH!!!!
9/2010 Nodes are back with a vengence in neck
Qualified for TDM-1 EAP
10/6/10 Begin my miracle drug, TDM-1
Mixed response, shrinking internal nodes, progression skin mets after 3 treatments
12/6/10 Started Halaven (Eribulen) /Herceptin excellent results in 2 treatments
2/2011 I CELEBRATE my 9 YEAR MARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
7/5/11 begin Gemzar /Herceptin for node progression
2/8/2012 Gemzar stopped, Continue Herceptin
2/20/2012 Begin Tomo Radiation to Neck Nodes
2/21/2012 I CELEBRATE 10 YEARS
5/12/2012 BeganTaxotere/ Herceptin is my next miracle for new node progression
6/28/12 Stopped Taxotere due to pregression, Started Perjeta/Herceptin
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07-29-2006, 05:42 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,014
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Exactly, if it does turn out to be cancer you will smack it again. Keep hope that it's not and try not to worry...sherryg683
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07-29-2006, 06:45 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wilmington, Del.
Posts: 1,126
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I hope you get your results ASAP and that they are negative. MJO
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07-29-2006, 08:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Alexandria, VA
Posts: 1,055
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Said my prayer, keep us posted. BB
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07-29-2006, 08:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Madison, Connecticut
Posts: 638
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Dear stacy,
You have come to the right place with worry about a biopsy result, how fortunate we are that you found us! As you can see, you have a lot of support here, as many of us have walked in your moccasins many times over. We know what that anxiety feels like, it is not easy this waiting....please stay with us and tell us the outcome.
love Kim from CT
ps Becky, next time tell us...none of us should be carrying this anxiety alone...
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