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dlaxague · 12-28-2007, 09:09 AM

Hi Patty,

Do you have a plastic surgeon on your team? That would be the person to ask your questions about reconstruction. Second opinions are always a good idea, and that rule applies for the plastic surgeon also (it will give you something to do while you wait for surgery).

I had both breasts removed, though there was only evidence of cancer in one. I had no reconstruction, so cannot address your questions about that.

I'd be glad to answer any more-specific questions that you have.

Debbie Laxague

12-28-2007, 09:09 AM	#5
dlaxague Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 221	Hi Patty, Do you have a plastic surgeon on your team? That would be the person to ask your questions about reconstruction. Second opinions are always a good idea, and that rule applies for the plastic surgeon also (it will give you something to do while you wait for surgery). I had both breasts removed, though there was only evidence of cancer in one. I had no reconstruction, so cannot address your questions about that. I'd be glad to answer any more-specific questions that you have. Debbie Laxague __________________ 3/01 ~ Age 49, occult primary announced by large axillary node found by my husband. Multiple CBE's, mammogram, U/S could not find anything in the breast. Axillary node biopsy - pathology said + for "mets above diaphragm, probably breast". 4/01 ~ Bilateral mastectomies (LMRM, R simple) - 1.2cm IDC was found at pathology. 5 of 11 axillary nodes positive, largest = 6cm. Stage IIIA ERPR 5%/1% (re-done later at Baylor, both negative at zero). HER2neu positive by IHC and FISH (8.89). Lymphovascular invasion, grade 3, 8/9 modified SBR. TX: Control of arm of NSABP B-31's adjuvant Herceptin trial (no Herceptin): A/C x 4 and Taxol x 4 q3weeks, then rads. Arimidex for two years, stopped after second patholgy opinion.