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Re: Path reports scares me
It is unfortunate that you were handed a path report without explanation or filter. That is unprofessional and disconcerting. It happened once to me and was a very anxiety provoking. I also once had a doctor tell me to put my worries in a boat and float them down the river. I fired him! ( he was a GP and easier to replace than onc!)
Is there a way you can see the doctor sooner to review the report?
Sometimes when they remove lymph nodes, a few are clumped together and go along for the ride
I can't speak to your actual numbers but wanted to offer support and remind you that these are early days and you will get it all sorted out and devise a plan of attack
Never hesitate to get more opinions as needed for peace of mind
Keep the faith
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Bonnie
Post menopause
May 2007 Core biopsy, Rt breast
ER+, Pr-, HER2 +++, Grade 3
Ki-67: 90%
"suspicious area" left breast
Bilateral mastectomy, (NED on left) May 2007
Sentinel Node Neg
Stage 1, DCIS with microinvasion, 3 mm, mostly removed during the biopsy....
Femara (discontinued 7/07) Resumed 10/07
OncoType score 36 (July 07)
Began THC 7/26/07 (d/c taxol and carboplatin 10/07)
Began Herceptin alone 10/07
Finished Herceptin July /08
D/C Femara 4/10 (joint pain/trigger thumb!)
5/10 mistakenly dx with lung cancer. Middle rt lobe removed!
Aromasin started 5/10
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