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Ann · 04-02-2006, 02:21 PM

Cathya,

My original tumor was 1.3 cm in left breast in 1997. In 2004 I found swollen lymph nodes in left superclavical area. I went through chemo, radiation, chemo. I am now on Herceptin and doing fine.

I have read on this message board (I believe it was founder, Christine) that there is a greater risk for brain metasis(sp?) when left superclavical nodes are involved. I have not had MRI of the brain butI plan to request one this week when I see my onocologist.

I hope everything is going well for you. Again, I do not want to scare anyone but it is best to have swollen nodes examined.

Ann

04-02-2006, 02:21 PM	#5
Ann Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 32	Cathya, My original tumor was 1.3 cm in left breast in 1997. In 2004 I found swollen lymph nodes in left superclavical area. I went through chemo, radiation, chemo. I am now on Herceptin and doing fine. I have read on this message board (I believe it was founder, Christine) that there is a greater risk for brain metasis(sp?) when left superclavical nodes are involved. I have not had MRI of the brain butI plan to request one this week when I see my onocologist. I hope everything is going well for you. Again, I do not want to scare anyone but it is best to have swollen nodes examined. Ann