Surgery Over
Step 1 (or 2) complete. Lumpectomy and SNBP yesterday. Anticipate clear margins (got the "impression" she went back for a second pass on one area...), 5 nodes removed (Sentinel node was the comment, do I interpret this as in the layer closest to the tumor?). Nodes appeared "normal" so just the 5. Estimate of tumor size 1.1 cm (+/- 0.1 cm). Tissue surrounding the tumor looked good... think she said fleshy and pink.
Asked her to share her thoughts on Stage... Last week she thought "Stage 1".... now she she says "Stage 1 or 2". Googled the differences between the stages... still not sure if ~ 1cm what would kick it over to Stage 2.
Only thing not on my "Have on hand" list was benadryl. Got a case of the "blue dye itch"....
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oncotype
Yes, sentinel nodes are the ones closest to the tumor.
Was anything said about sending the tumor for oncotype testing if all your nodes are negative? I know it has to be at least 1 cm in order for them to have enough tissue to test. They test the tumor for 21 genes, you get a score between 0 and 100, a score of 10 or less means you don't need chemo, that it's not an aggressive tumor. If your score is 30 or over it's an aggressive type and you know for sure you need chemo. If your score is in the grey area onc and you discuss it. My score was 27, so I had chemo.
It's common for the sentinel node incision to be more bothersome, moving bothers it more than the lumpy incision. Also normal for the incisions to get lumpy and hard for awhile. Check with your surgeon, but mine said it was OK to gently massage them with lotion, and said I could carefully use heat for comfort, but be careful as you could burn if the area is numb so don't have it too hot. I had a long skinny neck pillow that could be microwaved, and laid along the side of my breast and under my armpit and it felt really good.
Keep in touch and let us know how you're doing.
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Happy to hear that surgery is over -Puffin2014 said:oncotype
Yes, sentinel nodes are the ones closest to the tumor.
Was anything said about sending the tumor for oncotype testing if all your nodes are negative? I know it has to be at least 1 cm in order for them to have enough tissue to test. They test the tumor for 21 genes, you get a score between 0 and 100, a score of 10 or less means you don't need chemo, that it's not an aggressive tumor. If your score is 30 or over it's an aggressive type and you know for sure you need chemo. If your score is in the grey area onc and you discuss it. My score was 27, so I had chemo.
It's common for the sentinel node incision to be more bothersome, moving bothers it more than the lumpy incision. Also normal for the incisions to get lumpy and hard for awhile. Check with your surgeon, but mine said it was OK to gently massage them with lotion, and said I could carefully use heat for comfort, but be careful as you could burn if the area is numb so don't have it too hot. I had a long skinny neck pillow that could be microwaved, and laid along the side of my breast and under my armpit and it felt really good.
Keep in touch and let us know how you're doing.
and you are safe. Excellent suggestions by the others who have posted above.
Rest when possible, and post about your progression when possible.
Strength, Courage and HOPE for a Cure.
Vicki Sam
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Mammoprint/oncotype testPuffin2014 said:oncotype
Yes, sentinel nodes are the ones closest to the tumor.
Was anything said about sending the tumor for oncotype testing if all your nodes are negative? I know it has to be at least 1 cm in order for them to have enough tissue to test. They test the tumor for 21 genes, you get a score between 0 and 100, a score of 10 or less means you don't need chemo, that it's not an aggressive tumor. If your score is 30 or over it's an aggressive type and you know for sure you need chemo. If your score is in the grey area onc and you discuss it. My score was 27, so I had chemo.
It's common for the sentinel node incision to be more bothersome, moving bothers it more than the lumpy incision. Also normal for the incisions to get lumpy and hard for awhile. Check with your surgeon, but mine said it was OK to gently massage them with lotion, and said I could carefully use heat for comfort, but be careful as you could burn if the area is numb so don't have it too hot. I had a long skinny neck pillow that could be microwaved, and laid along the side of my breast and under my armpit and it felt really good.
Keep in touch and let us know how you're doing.
Basically told the tests would be a waste of money... ER- PR-, HER2+ (3+), Ki-67 (70%), Grade 2.... apparently that says it all in the opinion of my BS.... herceptin.
Wondering what will happen at the meeting with the oncologist.. seeing one locally and separately one at UNC-CH Medical School.
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Get well soon!!!!MaggieCat said:Mammoprint/oncotype test
Basically told the tests would be a waste of money... ER- PR-, HER2+ (3+), Ki-67 (70%), Grade 2.... apparently that says it all in the opinion of my BS.... herceptin.
Wondering what will happen at the meeting with the oncologist.. seeing one locally and separately one at UNC-CH Medical School.
Get well soon!!!!
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