Breast tumors grew while having taxol/carboplaten

julyidcIIIc

Dx July with clinical stage IIIC multiflocal IDC. Had dose dense AC July-Sept. MRI following AC showed "near complete imaging resolution" of breast tumors and significant decrease in size of multiple lymph nodes. Completed taxol/carboplaten 12/31/19. Follow up MRI 1/10/20, showed no evidence of in lymph nodes. However breast tumors GREW to 9mm and 10x8x10mm. Scheduled for PET scan in a couple of days. Meeting with surgeons next week. Any one else have cancer growth during chemo?

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Dear judyidcIIIc,

Welcome to the BCO community. We are sorry for your diagnosis and all that brings you here but we do hope that connecting with other members, getting support and sharing your experiences will be of help as you move forward. We see that no one has responded yet to your question. Sometimes it can take a little while to get started.Please check in with us via private message if you do not get replies and we will help you navigate your way around until you get connected. Keep us posted with your doctors's appointment next week and good luck with the PET scan. We hope you get some answers.

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MinusTwo

july - Sorry you find yourself here. If you go to "my profile", you can list info about your diagnosis & treatment to date. Add add some info that might make it easier for people to answer your question. Are you ER or PR positive? Are you HER2+? Have you had any genetic test done?

ilovemymom4ever

hi julyidcIIIc, when did you have your surgery

julyidcIIIc

Surgery was 2/7/20. I had neoadjuvant chemo. Received quick surg path report over phone. Two tumors IDC 12mm and 18mm. 20 axilllary lymph nodes removed. 4 out of 20 with active cancer. Lymphovascular invasion. I see all my doctors today to receive further explanation and the next treatment plan.