Second Opinion after dx or after surgery? Worth going to NCICC?

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Truffles1968
Truffles1968 Member Posts: 33
edited October 2015 in Just Diagnosed

I was dxed 10/13 with ILC in right breast, size about 2 cm, ER+PR+ Her2- (FISH) after MRI, biopsy, ultrasound and digital mammogram. Having bilateral on 11/9/15 with reconstruction. I am 47, premenopausal. I live in a medium size city but no NCICC or university hospital near here. Closest is in Richmond, 3 hours away. I feel comfortable with my BS and PS, haven't met Oncologist yet, they do that here after pathology from surgery.

Any benefit to getting a second opinion now or it is more important after surgery when I know what treatment they recommend?

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited October 2015

    Hi Truffles1968, and welcome to BCO. We are sorry you are here, but glad you found us. We encourage a second opinion, especially with a team that specializes in breast cancer, so that you can feel good about the decisions you are making, including surgery. Do what will make you feel the best about your decision(s).


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  • Obxflygirl1
    Obxflygirl1 Member Posts: 377
    edited October 2015

    my closet NCICC is 4 &1/2 hours from home and that's where I was treated. The nurse navigator provided resources for hotel rooms when needed. At a very reduced rate. I am very happy that I chose to get a second opinion. I think it would be well worth a Trip.

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  • msphil
    msphil Member Posts: 1,536
    edited October 2015

    hello sweetie i did 2nd opinion after diagnosis u have come to right place for support we know ur feelings to Inspire u i am a 21 yr Survivor P raise God keep Hope n Positive thinkin got me thru. msphil(idc stage 2 L mast chemo rads n 5 yrs on tamoxifen

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