Biopsy of NECK

sharalou

Hi to All!  Just got home from oncologist. YUCH!  Had a biopsy on neck and results came as breast cancer!!!! I just finished chemo in dec (had mastectomy in oct, also in dec. of 04), and had chemo this time because of onco type being 21.  Okay, that didn't work.  My onc. wants me to have a pet scan, have nodule removed and see radiation oncologist.  Anyone with similar story? PLEASE CONTACT ME!!! NEED TO HEAR FROM SOMEONE!!!!

SHARI 

CandDsMom

(((Sharalou)) I don't have any personal experience with this, but I am sure someone with experience will be along soon.  I am so so sorry to hear you are dealing with this (((hugs)))

37antiques

Shari ((Hugs)) I'm so sorry it turned out that way, I was hoping for better results for you.

I am the medical nightmare that no one can diagnose no matter what, so I can't help you with a similar story, but I'm sure lots of girls here have.  You can do this, we're thinking of you!

Anonymous

Hi Shari,



Sorry to see you are going through this. I had the same issue...



Dx in2008 with DCIS. Had lumpectomy and sentinel node removed. Clear margins, no node involvement, so no chemotherapy. Had mammosite radiation, and then went onto the AIs for 5 years.



But two years later, last June, I found a lump in my neck, which, when biopsied, turned out to be Triple Negative BC. So went from a stage 0 to stage IV. Started Taxol with Avastin, and had good results through this past January. Taxol was stopped due to growing neuropathy, just got Avastin, but due to activity in neck area again, had 24 rads to neck area.



CT scan on this past Tuesday showed new lesions in nodes in left arm and pectoralis minor muscle, and only marginal reduction of some nodes in neck, while smaller nodes disappeared.



So, it looks like a mixed bag of results. I'll talk to Onc on Wednesday, to see what next treatment regimen will be. That being the case, I'm not sure I can help you, but I'd like for us to stay in touch, and perhaps compare notes?

Anonymous

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Shari, I wish you all the best in going forward with whatever treatment you and your onc decide to follow.



God Bless.



Deborah.

still-me

 Hi, I read your post and was wondering, where was the lump in your neck?  I was treated in June of 09 with BMX and chemotherapy and now have a lump on the right side of my neck just under my jaw.  It's been there for over a month.  I have also had light headed fits.  And just yesterday I was bitten 22 times by mosquitos on my right arm and didn't even notice until I was reading my book in bed and saw the lumps.  I am 45 years old and my eyes feel as if they are 80 years old.I can't even read labels anymore.  Am I being crazy?

I also have neuropathy in my feet and was wondering if it had spread to my arms and that is why I didn't feel the mosquito bites.

I don't have health insurance so I am worried about the cost of an MRI or CT.  I was hoping someone could share with me their experiences in regard to brain mets.

I am so sorry you are going through this and I pray it turns out well for you.  We all hate to hear news like yours.  I am thinking of you.........