MUST see surgeon-due to biopsy report

disneyfan2008
disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
in Breast Cancer #1
We had a good time on last two bus trips with my appts but I got a call Friday Night said pathology NOT bad but they think they missed something so I must see a surgeon in next few days.

My Dr said I could get re biopsied or have the "THING they missed" removed...I will get local surgeon (same building as my oncologist-across the street from imagining center)

KEEP fingers, eyes, toes all crossed please...

Denise

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  • heart-in-hand
    heart-in-hand Member Posts: 92
    #2
    If they took out the "thing they missed" without a biopsy...
    then they would biopsy it after removal? That is absolutely the strangest communication I have heard thus far. What did you decide? Or are you going to go ahead with the surgery?

    Oh Denise this is a tough one. To have a good report of NOT bad then a funky "thing" report is really stinky!
  • SIROD
    SIROD Member Posts: 2,194 Member
    #3
    Ask For Copies of The Reports
    Always have a copy of the report, test, biopsy, pathology and doctor's note which included the surgeon too.

    Then you are able to make heads or tales with it all by seeing it in black and white. You will be able to ask the pertinent questions when you see the surgeon.

    Wishing you the best,

    Doris
  • sdukowitz
    sdukowitz Member Posts: 250
    #4
    Best wishes on your decision
    Best wishes on your decision and the procdures you are having ... keep us posted .... You are in our prayers... Sue D
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #5
    SIROD said:

    Ask For Copies of The Reports
    Always have a copy of the report, test, biopsy, pathology and doctor's note which included the surgeon too.

    Then you are able to make heads or tales with it all by seeing it in black and white. You will be able to ask the pertinent questions when you see the surgeon.

    Wishing you the best,

    Doris

    my daughter works at imaging
    my daughter works at imaging center so she got me copies of all from her office...but I have to get pathology from onoclogist report only goes to that office..

    Denise
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #6
    I got an appt with PA next
    I got an appt with PA next wednesday afternoon. Since I do not have any Cancer mentioned I have to wait. (understandable of course) which to me is a good thing...

    So i'll meeet with PA then she will talk to the DR (never met him or any in the practice)

    My oncologist sent all my records to the new dr prior to making the appt...

    time will tell

    Denise
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #7
    heart-in-hand said:

    If they took out the "thing they missed" without a biopsy...
    then they would biopsy it after removal? That is absolutely the strangest communication I have heard thus far. What did you decide? Or are you going to go ahead with the surgery?

    Oh Denise this is a tough one. To have a good report of NOT bad then a funky "thing" report is really stinky!

    I was confused..I pulled
    I was confused..I pulled over to talk so not to lose connection! Dr said pathology good...so I was yippee-then she said "WHO is your surgeon"? I said I dont' have one. (mine left the area aweek after he did my surgery) OK I will contact one in our building to contact you...

    She did say report looked good but when she spoke to radiologist he thinks he missed something. I read the report and it said he took 3 misc samples. I know I have scar tissue and dense tissue. They COULD NOT "SEE" the clip they inserted even after after about 10 (really 10-12) mammos right after biopsy!

    Denise
  • LoveBabyJesus
    LoveBabyJesus Member Posts: 1,679 Member
    #8
    Joining the Bus!
    Dear Denise - I'm sorry about the back-and-forth with your Drs. I am happy that pathology wasn't bad. That's a good start. I suggest, if they give the choice to remove all the area they have in question, to just do that so you have peace of mind. Or at least this is what I would do. This way they don't miss a thing!

    I will be coming with you on this bus too. And this time I'm bringing oatmeal cookies and hot cocoa.

    Please keep us posted.

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