Newly diagnosed at age 42

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited February 2018

    I would ask why he does not want to do an MRI? Surgeons with lots of experience are good, but the down side is that they get stuck in thier ways and some are not quick to adapt to new recommendations.

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  • Georgia1
    Georgia1 Member Posts: 1,321
    edited February 2018

    GirlRichy, if the CT scan came back clear I think you can proceed with the lumpectomy and feel confident in that decision, even if your insurance won't pay for an MRI too. Radiation is probably next if you are ER+, but you can take this all one step at a time. Fortunately, recovery from lumpectomy is relatively easy, and I wish you all the very best.

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  • girl_richy75
    girl_richy75 Member Posts: 16
    edited February 2018

    I got a call this evening that they want me to come in and meet with an oncology radiologist tomorrow, and my surgeon. At that time I'm going to ask again for the MRI, just to see if I can get it. I feel pretty confident that the cancer is in one place but it would be nice to know that I could have the MRI for peace of mind.

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  • girl_richy75
    girl_richy75 Member Posts: 16
    edited February 2018

    Wanted you all to know I had an MRI yesterday, Friday, and it shows nothing beyond the one tumor. No mets present in the bone and ct scan. They changed things and decided to do chemo and shrink the tumor first, then do a lumpectomy. Having a portacath put in Monday. Thanks again for all the input!!

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  • Lula73
    Lula73 Member Posts: 1,824
    edited February 2018

    glad you were able to get it done and that nothing else showed up. That peace of mind is priceless. Good luck on Monday!

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited February 2018

    Sounds like a good solid plan

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  • Trvler
    Trvler Member Posts: 3,159
    edited February 2018

    That's great news. I was going to say I agree with everything Karen said.


    As far as not having any husband or family, if you need support, come here. We have all been through this in one way or another and we are here for you. I strongly suggest (as I do to everyone going through chemo) you go over to the chemo part of the boards and join a chemo group. They will go through all of it with you and you will appreciate knowing how to treat side effects and the 24/7 support you will get. I have to say my group was better at helping with side effects than my lousy MO.

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited February 2018

    I agree about the chemo groups. Go over and introduce yourself. I still keep in touch with many from both of my chemo groups

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