Usual diagnostics for suspected chest wall recurrence?

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ddd
ddd Member Posts: 82
edited June 2014 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned


7 years post bi-lateral mast for DCIS, no reconstruction. New lump near sternum. What is usual? Ultrasound, MRI, or straight to excision?

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  • pajim
    pajim Member Posts: 2,785
    edited October 2013


    Hi ddd, I don't actually know, but it seems to me that straight to excision might be a little odd. Usually the docs do some form of imaging.


    I hope it all turns out OK.

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  • Padiddle
    Padiddle Member Posts: 853
    edited October 2013


    ddd: I think it would depend upon where your lump is. I presented with a lump (it was a lymph node), above collar bone which was biopsied and came back metastatic disease. After biopsy, CT scans were ordered. Hope this helps somewhat. Jean

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  • bluepearl
    bluepearl Member Posts: 961
    edited October 2013


    ddd: I am assuming DCIS is ductal carcinoma in situ which is NOT invasive. Invasive cancer can present only in the nodes which is unusual. I wouldn't think the worst just yet.

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