Have LCIS, already decided on PBM now they want to biopsy?

HeatherJeanne · October 2016

Hello LCIS Ladies,

I had already made the choice for PBM and met with MO and PS. Went for MRI for screening and more areas of concern were found. Birads 4. I had US yesterday that confirmed MRI findings. Rediologist and MO are recommending biopsying all 3 areas to see if there cancer is present. They say it makes a difference in the type of surgery and will tell surgeon if he should dissect nodes. I have an appointment next week with surgeon. I just wanted to get feedback from others who have been through this before. Would getting the biopsies be vital before PBM?

Thank you for any feedback. I am so grateful for your advice

MelissaDallas · October 2016

If you have a BMX and they should find cancer in post-surgical pathology you will have lost the chance to have sentinel node biopsy if one is not done as part of the surgery. You will also have lost the opportunity to do neoadjuvent chemo should that have been a consideration depending on the findings.

HeatherJeanne · October 2016

Thank you, that makes sense

OG56 · October 2016

She is correct, but I feel for you. I just had another biopsy Thursday on my opposite breast because my oncologist decided to review all my latest scanning and didn't like an area on the MRI!! The more they know for sure before surgery the better they can take care of us! I wish you the best outcomes.

Linda

HeatherJeanne · October 2016

Thnk you Linda... hoping the results of your biopsy are negative.

Have LCIS, already decided on PBM now they want to biopsy?

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