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Tkane10
Tkane10 Member Posts: 22
edited February 2018 in Just Diagnosed

I had a mammogram 12/1 which showed a spiculated lesion. I was assured by the radiology department that it was “just scar tissue” due to my previous breast reduction years ago. I use to be an oncology nurse and knew spiculated rarely was good, i declined there first recommendation to wait 6 months and repeat mammo And US. Breast biopsy was done on 12/20 was called on 12/26 confirming what I already knew. I was scheduled and had surgery 1/8, unfortunately one of the margins were not clean. I had another surgery on 1/22 which cleared all margins. Oncotype came back at a 12, genetics negative. left breast stage 2A ILC. One node showed isolated cancer cells but was considered negative. I am schedule for a radiation consult 1/8. Although I have a strong Oncology background i still find myself researching everything, wondering if i should have had a mastectomy, is not doing chemo ok. I do trust my oncologist but can’t stop my anxiety at times.

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  • WorriedMe77
    WorriedMe77 Member Posts: 145
    edited February 2018

    Your training as a oncology nurse and your vast knowledge and understanding is probably making your anxiety even worse... I’m a RMA (registered medical assistant) and I’ve noticed I tend to over analyze everything about my dx... Thank God you did have medical training and decided not to wait and you were able to catch this early....Sending love ❤️ and hugs tomyiu

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

    Tkane, it certainly seems like you're doing all the right things. My grade is slightly different than yours, but I had two tumors, a mix of IDC and ILC, and an Oncotype score of 18. Both breast cancer centers I saw recommended no chemo and only three weeks of radiation, and I now feel so much better having "come out the other side." A second opinion may help you, but you will also need to summon all of your strength to fight the anxiety. My mantra is: sure, I may have a recurrence, but I may also be struck by lightning, or win the lottery!

    Wishing you all the best and please stay in touch with us.

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  • msphil
    msphil Member Posts: 1,536
    edited February 2018

    I wish Us All here the best keep Believing for Healing with Positive thoughts Always is what got me to this yr 24 yr Survivor Praise God and of course Faithn Family. God Bless Us Always. msphi idc stage2 0/3 nodes Lmast 3mo chemo before n after got married after chemo then rads 7wks and 5yrs Tamoxifen.

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