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cherylynnie · 03-25-2007, 07:03 PM

Lani and Becky,
Thanks!

Lani,
My first tumor was 2.3 cm, 1cm, and .6cm. One appeared on the mammo, the second on the MRi and third they found when they removed my breast. I had an immediate tram flap reconstruction. So I am thinking that from the core needle biopsy some cells got loose or from the small amount of breast tissue that was left with the skin saving mastectomy. This new tumor was not deep at all but very close to the surface of the skin. I am hoping that there is nothing else, but I am sure they will send me for all kinds of tests now. I will get more results on this new tumor next week. The pathologist was comparing it to the original cancer. So hopefully we will get all the info we can on it.

Becky,
I am hoping you are right and that the seven weeks of radiation will do. Since my nodes were negative I didn't have any radiation. When my husband walked in with the balloon and gift bag attached I asked if there were diamonds in the bag. There was an angel in the bag and chocolates. Maybe I will get diamonds later. HAHAHA

Lani,
I am going to print this out so I can understand better what you have told me. I really appreciate it.

You two take care!

Cheryl

03-25-2007, 07:03 PM	#4
cherylynnie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Va Posts: 84	Lani and Becky, Thanks! Lani, My first tumor was 2.3 cm, 1cm, and .6cm. One appeared on the mammo, the second on the MRi and third they found when they removed my breast. I had an immediate tram flap reconstruction. So I am thinking that from the core needle biopsy some cells got loose or from the small amount of breast tissue that was left with the skin saving mastectomy. This new tumor was not deep at all but very close to the surface of the skin. I am hoping that there is nothing else, but I am sure they will send me for all kinds of tests now. I will get more results on this new tumor next week. The pathologist was comparing it to the original cancer. So hopefully we will get all the info we can on it. Becky, I am hoping you are right and that the seven weeks of radiation will do. Since my nodes were negative I didn't have any radiation. When my husband walked in with the balloon and gift bag attached I asked if there were diamonds in the bag. There was an angel in the bag and chocolates. Maybe I will get diamonds later. HAHAHA Lani, I am going to print this out so I can understand better what you have told me. I really appreciate it. You two take care! Cheryl __________________ Cheryl Stage II, Grade III, ER+/PR-, Her2 3.0 amplified, N 0/5, dx 9/05, 39 yrs Right Mastectomy, immediate tram flap reconstruction 4 AC, 4 Taxotere finished 3/15/06 Currently on Herceptin and Tamoxifen