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BREAST CANCER AND MEDIASTINAL LYMPH NODE

Ajinkya
Ajinkya CSN Member Posts: 1
in Breast Cancer #1

My mother has got breast cancer and the size of the tumor is 1.8 cm but one major problem is that there is one lymph node near the breast bone . Are there any risks will she get recovered completely? please help.

And the doctors say that by surgery we cannot remove the lymph node as tis location is mediastinal so in what way will the lymph node can be treated 

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  • 1surfermom
    1surfermom CSN Member Posts: 396 Member
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    lymph node involvement

    Hi Ajinkya,

    First let me say that I am sorry that your mother has to fight this disease. This is my experience: when I was diagnosed I had supraclavical lymph node involvement, it was treated with chemotherapy and radiation. I did not have surgery for those nodes but did have all of the lymph nodes under my armpit removed at the time of my surgery. I know that this is a scary time for you and your family, this board has a wealth of information so please don't hesitate to ask any questions or address any concerns.   Love surf

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