Stage 1 chemo?

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lola12
lola12 Member Posts: 127
edited June 2014 in Stage I Breast Cancer

Based on Core biopsy, docs think i am stage 1. Getting lumpectomy soon. The oncology nurse mentioned asking the surgeon to put a port in during surgery. Why would she suggest this at this point? er/pr +, her -, low proliferation ILC.  How do they know if i need chemo yet? Is the port used for anything else? Sorry, im new to this.

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  • Jaimieh
    Jaimieh Member Posts: 2,373
    edited September 2010

    A port is used normally for chemo.  I would question why you are getting a port and ask if they have done an onco-type testing. 

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  • LRM216
    LRM216 Member Posts: 2,115
    edited September 2010

    I had my port for chemo put in after I met with the oncologist.  My breast surgeon was just a dedicated breast surgeon only and knew I was triple negative (we almost always get chemo no matter what stage we are if it's invasive), and wouldn't even suggest putting the port in during my lumpectomy.  My onc made me an appt at my first visit with her with a vascular surgeon and I had my port put in three days later and about a week prior to my first chemo.  I think they are jumping the gun - at least until you meet with your oncologist.  Good luck and I wish you an uneventful journey with your treatments, whatever they may be.

    Linda

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  • lola12
    lola12 Member Posts: 127
    edited September 2010

    nope, no oncotype yet. I am hoping since things were caught early there will be node involvement with my lumpectomy on the 22, but the nurse at the oncologists office suggested putting the port in during lumpectomy.  Weird huh?

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  • kira1234
    kira1234 Member Posts: 3,091
    edited September 2010

    Lola12, My Bs. also suggested I get a port at the time of my lumpectomy. My tumor was also very small and grade 1 so chose not to follow his advice. Well, now I am getting chemo because of the Oncotype DX test. I am getting TCx4. My onchologist feels I don't need the port, so I am getting the treatments without it. Must say I am just as glad I made the decision I did with the knowledge i had at the time.

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  • Victorious_One
    Victorious_One Member Posts: 27
    edited September 2010

    From my understanding, putting in a port is not a difficult procedure.  You can always get one later (after pathology and oncotype) if you need one.

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