[Mary Jo]

I, too, was told when the pathology report came back (after my initial mastectomy) that they found 1 microment in one sentinel node. After the surgery however, my surgeon told my hubby that there was no cancer found in either of the 2 sentinel nodes that were removed. She did warn us that after a more thorough examination, that could change. It did. My surgeon did tell me the standard of care was a complete axillary dissection HOWEVER I was adamant that I did not want that for 1 micromet. My surgeon said she agreed with me and said that in her opinion 1 micromet could have come from the needle biopsy but of course, had no way of knowing. I met with a radiation oncologist who specialized in breast cancer and she was ADAMANT that even though it was only 1 micromet that did not mean there couldn't be any other cancer cells on any other nodes. She said because I was refusing the axillary dissection she would most definitely have radiation. I had to go home and think about it. After much thinking I came to the conclusion that after all the chemo I went through I owed it to myself to do that one last thing in the hopes of getting rid of any cancer cells that just MIGHT have been their. So I did.

That's my story. Praying it helps you.

God's Peace to you and prayers for help in deciding.

Mary Jo