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Becky · 10-29-2011, 01:33 PM

Also, in addition to Steph, are they atypical cells with or without hyperplasia. Atypical cells without hyperplasia need to be watched but aren't nearly as concerning as with hyperplasia. But remember - the next step in most cases is DCIS and then a stage one cancer. However, she should insure that it isn't more than that now.

My own biopsy was inconclusive. The tumor was removed because my breast surgeon said that my tumor looked like cancer and we shouldn't have biopsied - just did a lumpectomy and get it removed. She was right.

10-29-2011, 01:33 PM	#3
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stockton, NJ Posts: 4,179	Re: calling gurus--pre-cancerous needle biopsy Also, in addition to Steph, are they atypical cells with or without hyperplasia. Atypical cells without hyperplasia need to be watched but aren't nearly as concerning as with hyperplasia. But remember - the next step in most cases is DCIS and then a stage one cancer. However, she should insure that it isn't more than that now. My own biopsy was inconclusive. The tumor was removed because my breast surgeon said that my tumor looked like cancer and we shouldn't have biopsied - just did a lumpectomy and get it removed. She was right. __________________ Kind regards Becky Found lump via BSE Diagnosed 8/04 at age 45 1.9cm tumor, ER+PR-, Her2 3+(rt side) 2 micromets to sentinel node Stage 2A left 3mm DCIS - low grade ER+PR+Her2 neg lumpectomies 9/7/04 4DD AC followed by 4 DD taxol Used Leukine instead of Neulasta 35 rads on right side only 4/05 started Tamoxifen Started Herceptin 4 months after last Taxol due to trial results and 2005 ASCO meeting & recommendations Oophorectomy 8/05 Started Arimidex 9/05 Finished Herceptin (16 months) 9/06 Arimidex Only Prolia every 6 months for osteopenia NED 18 years! Said Christopher Robin to Pooh: "You must remember this: You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem and smarter than you think"