Any chance of a benign result ?

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Numb Member Posts: 432
edited February 2016 in Waiting for Test Results

I was told to expect the worst by two different Drs, and  I will know on Monday what my biopsy result is, but I suppose I am clutching at straws and still have some hope that my result might be benign. Has anyone here been told to expect the worst and then got a benign biopsy result ?   If a result is not benign what is the next best result to get. 

Sorry if this is all obvious to others but I still can't get my head around the fact that I am going down this road and 2 weeks ago I was care free.

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  • debiann
    debiann Member Posts: 1,200
    edited February 2016

    So sorry you are going through this. The first mention of cancer is like being hit by a bus. Before my biopsy results were in my radiologist told me to be prepared, it was definitely cancer and it was. I have seen a few ladies post about getting a benign result after being told it was likely cancer, but it doesn't happen often and they are probably not still on this board to respond to your message. 

    I hope your doctors are wrong, but if it is cancer, things get better after you have a treatment plan in place. The decisions are the hardest part. Stay connected to this forum, you will get a lot of support.

    Prayers for you.

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  • Numb
    Numb Member Posts: 432
    edited February 2016

    Thank you Debiann.  All of this is confusing when you are trying to figure it all out.  What is the difference between the stage and the grade ?  How do they know from a biopsy what the stage and grade is? 

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited February 2016

    Yes, there is a chance. An experienced radiologist may have a good guess, but pathology is what matters and fairly regularly there are women here who have even Birads 5 imaging that do get benign results.. Prepare for the worst but hope for the best. Also, "the worst" may not be "the worst". It could be something minor like a small and low grade DCIS or something which is very treatable

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  • Numb
    Numb Member Posts: 432
    edited February 2016

    Thank you Melissa, the Surgeon did say that what I had was completely treatable, but my mind is roaming all over the place, wondering what he will find when he removes my lump.   I would love not to have to have radium but the only way I can avoid this is to have a benign result.  I have to have the lump removed whether it is benign or not, but my Surgeon said that he would actually be very confused if I got a benign result.  So I guess that says it all.

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  • debiann
    debiann Member Posts: 1,200
    edited February 2016

    Grade & Stage

    There is lots of info on the forum. 

    Above is a link describing grade & stage.

    Keep us posted on how you do. And there are no dumb questions, ask whatever you need to.

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  • etnasgrl
    etnasgrl Member Posts: 650
    edited February 2016

    ((((Hugs)))) Of course there is a chance that it's benign! There is always a chance! Just because the doctors think it may be cancer, doesn't mean that it is.....only the pathology report will say for sure.
    My doctor told me it would likely be benign......yet, mine turned out to be cancer. Go figure!

    The hardest part is the waiting. Is it cancer? Is it not cancer? If it is, how bad is it? And so on. It's so hard to wait and my heart goes out to you. I remember those days very well.
    I know this sounds crazy, but if it is cancer......I promise that once you have the results and move forward with a treatment plan, things get better. They truly do.
    Once I knew I had cancer, met with my oncologist, learned more about my cancer, and had a treatment plan in place.....I felt a lot better.

    I wish you all the best......I'm hoping for excellent news! Please keep us posted!

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  • Numb
    Numb Member Posts: 432
    edited February 2016

    thanks etnasgrl for the words of encouragement.  One minute I am very positive and the next I am imagining all sorts of things.  At least I only have one more day to go and then I will find out more on Monday.  Thanks for all the encouragement on this forum.

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  • Numb
    Numb Member Posts: 432
    edited February 2016

    I got the news today that I have Invasive Lobular Cancer grade 2 and will have a lumpectomy next Monday with 2 lymph nodes removed for inspection.  My Surgeon said that as it is an early detection it should be 98% successful but if the lymph nodes are effected then 95% successful.  That is something positive, but I still can't stop worrying until the op is over because I keep thinking that he could find a different scenario when he operates.  I will have to have chemo and radiotherapy, but this treatment doesn't happen until 6 weeks after the op to give me time to heal first.  Overall I feel happy that I have moved on to the next stage and don't have long to wait for the surgery, the quicker the better.

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  • etnasgrl
    etnasgrl Member Posts: 650
    edited February 2016

    ((((Hugs)))) I'm so sorry for the news, but I love your attitude.
    It sounds like this was caught early, which is wonderful!!! It also sounds like things are moving quickly, which is great. Things moved quickly for me as well, although at the time, I didn't think quick enough. Before you know it, this will all be behind you!
    I just had my last radiation treatment this afternoon and now, I'm done. It went by fast and I'm sure that it will for you too.

    Keep posting here as this is such a terrific place, full of really amazing ladies who are always willing to listen, support, and encourage you. Not to mention, there is a wealth of info here as well.

    Hang in there! You've got this!

    Hug

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  • Numb
    Numb Member Posts: 432
    edited February 2016

    You must be thrilled etnasgrl that you are now finished.  Your radiation didn't last long.  It is great to read something good like your story.  Best wishes.

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  • Supportive
    Supportive Member Posts: 81
    edited February 2016

    Numb... i am sorry to hear of your diagnosis but can i just add that 98 and 95 percent are fantastic numbers can i just ask if you had a lump or was it just a mass on the mammo or us that you could not feel... and how big was it?

    The infamous lance armstrong had a 3% prognosis when diagnosed and he won 7 tdfs... cheating yes but still you get my meaning. You got this. Everyone on here does. Saddest thing is people not getting checked and burying their heads in the sand and by the time they present its really late stage

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